Chanda buruensis
fish
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Chanda buruensis is a species of glassfish, a small fish found in the Indo-Pacific region. These fish belong to the family Chandidae and are characterized by their somewhat transparent bodies. C. buruensis is an Indonesian species that typically reaches about 5 cm (2 inches) in length. Glassfish are found in both freshwater and coastal marine environments, often near river mouths. They have a deep body shape and a distinct cleft in their dorsal fin, separating the spiny front section from the soft-rayed rear section.1
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