Duskyfin glassy perchlet
📖 Overview
Found in main rivers and lakes . Occurs in sluggish rivers and floodplains. Grows to a fairly large size and is probably the most common species of this family, seen in the markets. Feeds on insects, crustaceans, and small fish . Used as feeds for caged fishes .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Second anal spine conspicuously enlarged .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Duskyfin glassy perchlet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Duskyfin glassy perchlet is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Duskyfin glassy perchlet is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 18°C - 25°C southeast Asia: Chao Phraya and Mekong basins; islands of Sumatra and Borneo (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
insects, crustaceans, and small fish (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Thai chandid |
| 🌍LAO | Pa Khap Khong |
| 🌍THA | Pla Paen Gaew Yuk |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acanthoperca wolffii | Bleeker | 1850 | Synonym |
| Ambassis boulengeri | Volz | 1903 | Synonym |
| Ambassis robustus | Günther | 1859 | Synonym |
| Ambassis wolffii | Bleeker | 1850 | Synonym |
| Chanda wolfii | Bleeker | 1850 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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