| Family: |
Atherinidae (Silversides), subfamily: Craterocephalinae |
| Max. size: |
8.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Oceania: endemic to Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits slow-flowing streams or still, isolated pools in either clear or turbid conditions. Can tolerate marine conditions and temperatures well above 30° C. Can live in water where salinity levels twice that of sea water. An extremely hardy species capable of surviving hypersaline conditions and a wide temperature range. Its tolerance to salinity is much higher than that of most other fishes. The omnivorous diet includes small invertebrates and plant material (Ref. 44894). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 February 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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