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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Highfin glassy perchlet

Pseudambassis lala Hamilton, 1822
Max Length
4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Highfin glassy perchlet (Pseudambassis lala) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pseudambassis lala
Authority
Hamilton, 1822
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
4 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Pseudambassis
Pseudambassis
Species
Highfin glassy perchlet
Pseudambassis lala

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Highfin glassy perchlet is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Highfin glassy perchlet is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01259 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
4cm

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hamilton, 1822

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