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Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum (Günther, 1867) Fly-specked hardyhead |
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photo by
Aland, G. |
| Family: | Atherinidae (Silversides), subfamily: Craterocephalinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic; freshwater; 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: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 February 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||