Family: |
Atherinidae (Silversides), subfamily: Craterocephalinae |
Max. size: |
7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: endemic to Australia. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-8; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-12. Gill rakers on first lower gill arch 12-15. Midlateral scales 33-36. |
Biology: |
Predominantly carnivorous. Frequently caught in estuaries and enclosed coastal lakes. Preyed on by larger, juvenile of commercial species occurring in estuarine nursery habitats. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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