| Family: |
Atherinidae (Silversides), subfamily: Craterocephalinae |
| Max. size: |
7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Oceania: Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits lakes and billabongs, most frequently around aquatic plant thickets. Omnivorous, feeds on algae, insects and tiny crustaceans (Ref. 44894). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 13 February 2019 (A3ce) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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