Bald Glassy
Ambassis gymnocephalus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 16 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small glassfish has a nearly see through body and gathers in shallow estuaries and the lower reaches of rivers. It feeds at night on tiny crustaceans and can move between salt and fresh water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Ambassidae › Ambassis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 220044.
FAQ
- Is the Bald Glassy dangerous to divers?
- The Bald Glassy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bald Glassy get?
- The Bald Glassy grows to about 16 cm.