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bald glassy (Ambassis gymnocephalus)
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Ambassidae

bald glassy

Ambassis gymnocephalus

Across Indian Ocean shores from East Africa to Australia

  • Tropical
  • Transcontinental
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Africa
  • Oceania
  • South Asia
  • Southeast Asia
  • Fusiform
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

bald glassy is a marine fish found around Indo-West Pacific. It inhabits marine waters. The largest recorded length is 16 cm.

Maximum length
16 cm
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Indo-West Pacific: South and East Africa, including Mauritius, Réunion, Madagascar and Seychelles, to Philippines, north to India, south to northern Australia (Ref. 33390 ). Extends south on African coast at least to Algoa Bay, South Africa (Ref. 4318 ).
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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