Green chromide
A species of Pearlspot cichlids, Also known as Banded etroplus, Striped chromide, Kalundar Scientific name : Etroplus suratensis Genus : Pearlspot cichlids
Green chromide, A species of Pearlspot cichlids
Also known as:
Banded etroplus, Striped chromide, Kalundar
Botanical name: Etroplus suratensis
Genus: Pearlspot cichlids
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Description
The green chromide is a species of cichlid fish that is native to fresh and brackish water habitats in some parts in India such as Kerala, Goa, Chilika Lake in Odisha and Sri Lanka. The species was first described by Marcus Elieser Bloch in 1790. Other common names include pearlspot cichlid, banded pearlspot, and striped chromide. In Kerala, it is known locally as the karimeen (കരിമീൻ).In Tamilnadu,it is known locally as the 'pappan or pappa(பப்பான்,பப்ப)' In Goa the fish is known as kalundar. In Odisha, the local name is kundal(କୁଣ୍ଡଳ ମାଛ). In Sri Lanka this fish is known as Mal koraliya,athu koraliya.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Fish Order
Perch-like fish Family
Cichlids Genus
Pearlspot cichlids Species
Green chromide 
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