The Himalayan glassy perchlet (Parambassis baculis) is a freshwater fish of the family Ambassidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Description
The Himalayan glassy perchlet is a glassfish (Ambassidae) from fresh and brackish water of South Asia, in the Ganges and Brahmaputra basins. The species grows to about 7 cm and has a deep, strongly translucent body in which the spine and organs are visible, with a two-part dorsal fin. As a schooling fish it swims in clear, slow-flowing streams, rivers and estuaries and eats small invertebrates, larvae and zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Himalayan glassy perchlet?
The Himalayan glassy perchlet has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly white.
Where does the Himalayan glassy perchlet live?
The Himalayan glassy perchlet lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Himalayan glassy perchlet get?
The Himalayan glassy perchlet grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.
Is the Himalayan glassy perchlet dangerous to humans?
No, the Himalayan glassy perchlet is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Parambassis
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