Parambassis lala
Parambassis lala (Hamilton, 1822)
Highfin glassy perchlet
photo by Mahalder, B.


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Family:  Ambassidae (Asiatic glassfishes)
Max. size:  4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; brackish
Distribution:  Asia: India, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in ponds, ditches and pools. Enters brackish waters (Ref. 45255).
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 16 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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