Parambassis macrolepis (Bleeker, 1856)
photo by Roberts, T.R.

Family:  Ambassidae (Asiatic glassfishes)
Max. size:  9.7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Sumatra and Borneo.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in rivers, streams and lakes (Ref. 56749). Used as feeds for caged fishes (Ref. 56749).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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