Macleay's glass perchlet (Ambassis macleayi)

Scientific name: Ambassis macleayi Castelnau, 1878

The Macleay's glass perchlet (Ambassis macleayi) is a freshwater fish of the family Ambassidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 20–32°C (68–90°F). Native range: Oceania, Australia and New Guinea.

Macleay's glass perchlet care at a glance

Temperature: 20–32°C (68–90°F)

Biology

Occurs along the vegetated margins of streams and swamps, often among dense aquatic vegetation. Feeds mainly on small crustaceans as well as on aquatic insects, juvenile fishes and algae.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Ambassis macleayi
Family: Ambassidae (Asiatic glassfishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 9.0
Environment: Freshwater; demersal
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Oceania: Australia and New Guinea.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tm=1)