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The Elongate glass-perchlet (Chanda nama) is a brackish-water fish of the family Ambassidae that grows up to 11 cm.
Description
The elongate glass perchlet is a glassfish (Ambassidae) from South Asia. The species has an elongate, strongly translucent body through which the spine and the swim bladder are visible. It inhabits both standing and running fresh water: clear streams, canals, ponds and flooded rice fields. It lives in schools and feeds on small zooplankton, insect larvae and small invertebrates. It is abundant in the rainy season. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Elongate glass-perchlet?
The Elongate glass-perchlet has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Highly translucent body with a visible spinal column; schooling small freshwater glassfish.
Where does the Elongate glass-perchlet live?
The Elongate glass-perchlet lives in brackish water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. South Asia; standing and flowing freshwater.
How big does the Elongate glass-perchlet get?
The Elongate glass-perchlet grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.
Is the Elongate glass-perchlet dangerous to humans?
No, the Elongate glass-perchlet is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Elongate glass-perchlet edible?
The Elongate glass-perchlet is rarely eaten.
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