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Parambassis gulliveri (Castelnau, 1878) Giant glassfish |
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photo by
Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/B. Alenda |
| Family: | Ambassidae (Asiatic glassfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 24 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia and Oceania: northern Australia and south-central New Guinea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-10 | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in relatively large rivers characterized by high turbidity . Feeds primarily on small fishes, prawns (Ref. 5259, 44894) and crustaceans. Breeds in the dry season (June-July) (Ref. 44894). Is the largest member of the family (Ref. 5259). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 February 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||