Malabar Glassy Perchlet (Ambassis dussumieri)

Also known as Bald Glassy, Bare-headed Perchlet, Common Glassfish, Dussumier's Perchlet, Glassfish, Glassies, Glassy, Malabar Glassy, Perchlet, Smooth Glassy

Description

Also known as Bald Glassy, Bare-headed Perchlet, Common Glassfish, Dussumier's Perchlet, Glassfish, Glassies, Glassy, Malabar Glassy, Perchlet, Smooth Glassy.

Found in estuaries, coastal shorelines, also in freshwater rivers.
They feed on crustaceans and zooplankton.
Length - 10cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread Indo-West pacific

Asiatic glass fishes are found in both freshwater and marine environments.
Popular aquarium fish. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/9899

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