Commerson's Glassy
Ambassis ambassis
- Group: Other
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small, almost transparent glassfish, it gathers in shallow estuaries and the brackish edges of rivers, its body so clear the backbone shows through. It feeds at night on tiny crustaceans and fish fry.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Ambassidae › Ambassis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277730.
FAQ
- Is the Commerson's Glassy dangerous to divers?
- The Commerson's Glassy is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Commerson's Glassy get?
- The Commerson's Glassy grows to about 15 cm.