Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum (Günther, 1867)
Fly-specked hardyhead
Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum
photo by 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.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Occurs in rivers, small streams, lakes, ponds, reservoirs and warm springs.
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 01.05.96
 Modified by: Torres, Armi G. - 22.07.14

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