Bald glassy
📖 Overview
Fairly common in marine and fresh waters ; found in shallow waters; common in estuaries; may enter lower reaches of rivers. Can tolerate fresh water only within a narrow temperature (23-26°C). Feeds mainly at night on crustaceans, but also takes small fishes, fish eggs and larvae in estuaries . Marketed dried, salted and fresh.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bald glassy is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bald glassy is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bald glassy is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; pH range: 7.2 - 8.2; amphidromous . Tropical; 22°C - 28°C West Pacific: South and East Africa, including Mauritius, Réunion, Madagascar and Seychelles, to Philippines, north to India, south to northern Australia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambassis denticulata | Klunzinger | 1870 | Synonym |
| Apogon roseus | Fischer | 1885 | Synonym |
| Chanda gymnocephalus | Lacepède | 1802 | Synonym |
| Chanda gymnochephalus | Lacepède | 1802 | Synonym |
| Lutjanus gymnocephalus | Lacepède | 1802 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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