Slender glassy (Ambassis natalensis)

Scientific name: Ambassis natalensis Gilchrist & Thompson, 1908

The Slender glassy (Ambassis natalensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Ambassidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Natal to Algoa Bay in South Africa. Reported from east Africa, including Madagascar.

Biology

Tolerant of freshwater within a temperature range of 19-27?C. 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. Excellent subject for biological research as it easily thrives in captivity.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Ambassis natalensis
Family: Ambassidae (Asiatic glassfishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 9.0
Environment: Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal
Climate: Subtropical
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Natal to Algoa Bay in South Africa. Reported from east Africa, including Madagascar.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial; bait: usually
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Assuming Fec > 10,000)