Family: |
Atherinidae (Silversides), subfamily: Craterocephalinae |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Oceania: known only from a single collection near the junction of the Pima and Tua rivers, mountainous tributaries of the Purari River in Central Highlands, Papua New Guinea. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-10 |
Biology: |
Inhabits deep pools and quiet backwaters of fast-flowing gravel-bottom river. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 21 May 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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