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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Elongate glassfish

Pseudoambassis elongata Castelnau, 1878
Max Length
7.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Inhabits freshwater streams that frequently have moderate to high turbidity levels . Found among vegetation at the margin of creeks and rivers . Not much information on natural history, however, Ref. 7276 reports that it is a carnivore (confirmed by Ref. 6398) and Ref. 2906 reports that it breeds in small ponds or aquaria.

Scientific Name
Pseudoambassis elongata
Authority
Castelnau, 1878
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
20–32 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Pseudoambassis
Pseudoambassis
Species
Elongate glassfish
Pseudoambassis elongata

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Elongate glassfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Elongate glassfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Elongate glassfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Elongate glassfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 20°C - 32°C ; 17°S - 20°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Feeding Mode
Carnivore
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01202 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
7.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–32°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 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
Castelnau, 1878

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