Ambassidae (Asiatic glassfishes) |
9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; freshwater |
Oceania: Australia and New Guinea. |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-11 |
Occurs along the vegetated margins of streams and swamps, often among dense aquatic vegetation (Ref. 44894). Feeds mainly on small crustaceans as well as on aquatic insects, juvenile fishes and algae (Ref. 5259). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 February 2019 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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