Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum (Günther, 1867) Fly-specked hardyhead |
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Aland, G. |
Family: | Atherinidae (Silversides), subfamily: Craterocephalinae | |||
Max. size: | 7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | pelagic; pH range: 6 - 6.5; dH range: 5 - 10, potamodromous | |||
Distribution: | Oceania: northern and eastern Australia and southern New Guinea. | |||
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Biology: | Occurs in rivers, small streams, lakes, ponds, reservoirs and warm springs. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (Ref. 96402) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 01.05.96 |
Modified by: Torres, Armi G. - 22.07.14 |