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Diadromous Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Estuarine glass perchlet

Ambassis macracanthus Bleeker, 1849
Max Length
10.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Inhabits brackish estuaries and lower reaches of freshwater streams, usually within about 10 km of the sea. Found in coastal areas .

Scientific Name
Ambassis macracanthus
Authority
Bleeker, 1849
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
10.5 cm
Latitude
6°S – 6°N
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9. : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Estuarine glass perchlet is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Estuarine glass perchlet is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Estuarine glass perchlet is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical; 6°N - 6°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01202 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
10.5cm
Dorsal Spines
8
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
9

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
6°N – 6°S
Described By
Bleeker, 1849

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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