| Atherinidae (Silversides), subfamily: Craterocephalinae |
| 8.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Oceania: endemic to Australia. |
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| 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). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 February 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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