Author: (Hamilton, 1822)
FBname: Indian glassy fish
Remark: Place in the genus <i>Pseudambassis</i> Bleeker, 1874 in Eschmeyer (CofF ver. May 2011: Ref. 86870).
Comments: Found in sluggish and standing water.  A common species proliferating in impoundments.  Most abundant during the rainy season.  Feeds on invertebrates (Ref. 12693), worms and crustaceans (Ref. 7020).  Breeds everywhere during the rains.  Builds a nest and guards its young.  Rare in markets and often found in the aquarium trade (Ref. 12693).  Aquarium keeping:  in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51539).