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Genus Family: Ambassidae 🍽️ 1 Edible

Ambassis

Species
20
Max Length
16 cm
Max Weight
-
Max Lifespan
-
Avg Trophic
3.42
Threatened
-

🌍 Habitat Distribution

🔄 Diadromous
13
💧 Freshwater
5
🌊 Marine
2

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
DD
Least Concern 12
Data Deficient 4

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Tanzania
3 spp.
Seychelles
2 spp.
Kenya
2 spp.
Mozambique
2 spp.
Mauritius
1 spp.

🔬 Ecology & Feeding

Shallowest
0 m
Deepest
2 m