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Ambassis nalua (Hamilton, 1822) Scalloped perchlet |
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photo by
Satapoomin, U. |
| Family: | Ambassidae (Asiatic glassfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 12.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine, amphidromous | |||
| Distribution: | Asia and Oceania: India to New Guinea and Australia (Ref. 40509). | |||
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| Biology: | Usually found in brackish waters of bays and estuaries, entering freshwater and mangrove-lined tidal creeks (Ref. 4833). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 September 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||