Scientific Name
Ambassis natalensis
Common Name
Slender glassy
Biology
Tolerant of freshwater within a temperature range of 19-27?C (Ref. 4180, 79840). In summer, feeds mainly in early evening and late morning while in winter, it feeds both day and night on crustaceans as well as insects (aquatic and terrestrial) and fish (Ref. 7248). Excellent subject for biological research as it easily thrives in captivity (Ref. 12484).