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Estuary glassfish (Ambassis marianus)
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Estuary glassfish (Ambassis marianus) specimen
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Ambassidae

Estuary glassfish

Ambassis marianus

A transparent body hovers in eastern Australian estuaries

  • Tropical
  • Local endemic species
  • Transcontinental
  • Oceania
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Ambassis marianus, commonly known as the estuary perchlet, Ramsay's glassfish, estuary glassfish or glass perchlet, is a species of fish in the family Ambassidae. It is native to coastal eastern Australia. It gains its common name from its transparent appearance.

Maximum length
10 cm
Distribution
Oceania: Endemic to eastern Australia.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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