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Where are the largest quantity of cichlids found in India ?<\/p>\n

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\nWhile cichlids (especially the genus *Etroplus*) are found in various parts of India, including some rivers, the backwaters of Kerala are particularly renowned for supporting large populations and being a key habitat for species like the Pearl Spot (*Etroplus suratensis*), which is a native cichlid and an important part of the local aquaculture and fisheries. The term “largest quantity” in the context of Indian cichlids often points towards areas where species like Pearl Spot are abundant and commercially significant.
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\nSpecific aquatic environments often support high concentrations of certain fish families based on habitat suitability.
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\n*Etroplus suratensis* is endemic to India and Sri Lanka and thrives in the brackish waters of the Kerala backwaters. Sunderbans is a mangrove environment with unique fish fauna. Narmada and Godavari are major river systems with diverse fish populations, but not specifically highlighted for the largest quantity of cichlids in the same way Kerala backwaters are for *Etroplus*.
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Where are the largest quantity of cichlids found in India ? [amp_mcq option1=”Backwaters of Kerala” option2=”Sunderbans” option3=”Narmada” option4=”Godavari” correct=”option1″] This question was previously asked in UPSC CDS-2 – 2019 Download PDFAttempt Online While cichlids (especially the genus *Etroplus*) are found in various parts of India, including some rivers, the backwaters of Kerala are particularly renowned … <\/p>\n

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