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Diadromous Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Singapore glassy perchlet

Ambassis kopsii Bleeker, 1858
Max Length
10.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Occurs in coastal and brackish waters, sometimes ascends freshwaters . Feeds on invertebrates. Marketed fresh or dried and salted .

Scientific Name
Ambassis kopsii
Authority
Bleeker, 1858
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10.2 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Migration
Amphidromous
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Singapore glassy perchlet is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Singapore glassy perchlet is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Singapore glassy perchlet is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Singapore glassy perchlet is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; amphidromous . Tropical recorded from the Indian region (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Amphidromous
Trophic Level
3±0.1
Food Items

invertebrates

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
10.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
19.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1858

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Singapore glassy perchlet is an edible species."

✗ Not for Raw
✓ Fresh Indicators
  • Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
  • Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
  • Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
  • Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
  • Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
✗ Avoid If
  • Cloudy or sunken eyes
  • Strong fishy or ammonia odour
  • Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
  • Discoloured or dry flesh
Best Cooking Methods
Baking Grilling Pan-frying

Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Singapore glassy perchlet is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Singapore glassy perchlet has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Singapore Glassy Perchlet

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Chanda kopsii Bleeker 1858 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 6 records indexed .

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