Slender Glassy
Ambassis natalensis
- Group: Other
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny, see through fish barely the length of a finger, the slender glassy thrives in coastal and fresh water alike. It feeds on crustaceans, insects and small fish, switching between dawn and dusk in summer and round the clock feeding in winter.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Ambassidae › Ambassis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 220039.
FAQ
- Is the Slender Glassy dangerous to divers?
- The Slender Glassy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Slender Glassy get?
- The Slender Glassy grows to about 10 cm.