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The Buru glass perchlet (Ambassis buruensis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Ambassidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The Buru glassfish is a glassfish (Ambassidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species is small and has a deep, translucent, glassy body with a silvery shimmer, through which the spine shows. Adults inhabit brackish mangrove estuaries and the lower reaches of freshwater streams. It lives in schools and feeds on small zooplankton and small invertebrates. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Buru glass perchlet?
The Buru glass perchlet has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Translucent, glassy body; small schooling brackish- and freshwater fish of estuaries.
Where does the Buru glass perchlet live?
The Buru glass perchlet lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Indo-West Pacific; brackish estuaries and lower river reaches.
How big does the Buru glass perchlet get?
The Buru glass perchlet grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Buru glass perchlet dangerous to humans?
No, the Buru glass perchlet is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Buru glass perchlet edible?
The Buru glass perchlet is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Ambassis
More from the family Ambassidae
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