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| Phylum Chordata > Subphylum Vertebrate > fishes > Family Chandidae/Ambassidae |
| Kops'
glass perchlet Ambassis kopsii Family Chandidae updated Feb 11 Where seen? This glass-like fish is sometimes seen in groups in pools at low tide on some of our shores, among coral rubble or near seagrasses. Features: To about 10cm, those seen about 5-8cm. A silvery almost transparent body. There is a distinctive black mark on the tip of the dorsal fin. Sometimes confused with Mojarras (Family Gerridae) which has a dorsal fin that is single and continuous without a notch. What does it eat? It eats small animals. Human Uses: It is marketed fresh or dried and salted in some places. Also as an ingredient in making fish sauce. |
 Kusu Island, Apr 05  Dorsal fin deeply notched, with blackish tip. |
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Kops' glass perchlets on Singapore shores
 Pulau Sekudu, Aug 04 |
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 Sisters Island, May 07 |
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 Kusu Island, Apr 05 |
 Tanah Merah, Apr 12 |
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