Sailfin glass perchlet (Ambassis agrammus)

Scientific name: Ambassis agrammus G?nther, 1867

Sailfin glass perchlet (Ambassis agrammus)

The Sailfin glass perchlet (Ambassis agrammus) is a freshwater fish of the family Ambassidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–38°C (72–100°F).

Sailfin glass perchlet care at a glance

Temperature
22–38°C (72–100°F)

Biology

Found in streams, ponds, and swamps. Inhabits rivers and creeks flowing through rainforest, sometimes in stagnant pools or slowly flowing rivulets. Also occurs along the margins of swamps and lakes. Usually forms large aggregations that shelter among aquatic vegetation. The breeding season coincides with the onset of monsoonal spring rains. Feeds on micro-crustaceans, insects, small arachnids, fish and algae.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Ambassis agrammus
Family
Ambassidae (Asiatic glassfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
7.5
Common length
4.5
Environment
Freshwater; brackish; demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Oceania: Two isolated populations, Northern Territory coastal streams from Victoria River to McArthur River and Cape York Peninsula, Queensland north of about 15?S. Also recorded from central southern New Guinea.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tm=1)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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