Parambassis wolffii (Bleeker, 1851)

Duskyfin glassy perchlet

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Ambassidae
Synonyms	Ambassis wolffii, Acanthoperca wolffii, Chanda wolffii, ... more
Common names	Kantrang preng, Senara, 沃氏副双边鱼, ... more

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Main reference

Roberts, T.R. 1995. (Ref. 10429)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 20.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 30857); common length : 9.4 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 10429)

Environment

Demersal; freshwater

Climate / Range

Tropical; 18°C - 25°C (Ref. 13371)

Asia: discontinuous distribution in mainland and insular southeast Asia: Chao Phraya and Mekong basins; islands of Sumatra and Borneo (Ref. 10429). Reported from the river systems of Maeklong, Peninsular and Southeast Thailand (Ref. 26336).
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Short description

Second anal spine conspicuously enlarged (Ref. 43281).

Found in main rivers and lakes (Ref. 56749). Occurs in sluggish rivers and floodplains. Grows to a fairly large size and is probably the most common species of this family, seen in the markets. Feeds on insects, crustaceans, and small fish (Ref. 12693). Used as feeds for caged fishes (Ref. 56749).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (26 of 100)	Low

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Torres, Armi G.

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