Fishing for Glassy sweeper

Pempheris schomburgkii

The glassy sweeper is a small, translucent fish known for its laterally compressed body and silvery appearance. Found in coral reefs and rocky areas of the Indo-Pacific region, it typically grows to about 4 inches in length. This nocturnal species feeds on plankton and exhibits schooling behavior, often forming dense aggregations in sheltered reef environments during the day. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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