Parambassis confinis (Weber, 1913)
Sepik glass perchlet

Family:  Ambassidae (Asiatic glassfishes)
Max. size:  10 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5
Distribution:  Asia and Oceania: New Guinea.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-10
Biology:  Inhabits flood plain water courses as well as foothill streams to an altitude of about 200-300 m.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 May 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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