Author: Bleeker, 1853
FBname: Long-spined glass perchlet
Comments: Found in brackish-water, mangrove, estuarine and freshwater-stream habitats, usually within 20 km of the sea (Ref. 2847).  They occur at temperatures ranging from 28 to 32°C.  Found in schools and migrate to freshwater.  Mainly diurnal.  A predominantly marine or estuarine spawner.  Caught by hand and scoop nets (Ref. 7242).