Few-ray hardyhead (Craterocephalus pauciradiatus) fish species and information / pictures of Few-ray hardyhead - Craterocephalus pauciradiatus

Few-ray hardyhead (Craterocephalus pauciradiatus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Craterocephalus pauciradiatus

Common Name
Few-ray hardyhead

Biology
Found inshore (Ref. 7300).

Classification

Classified By
G?nther, 1861
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Silversides (Atheriniformes)
Family
Silversides (Atherinidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Indian Ocean
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to Australia.
Range
21°S - 22°S

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
pelagic
Environment
Brackish; pelagic
Trophic Level
2.99 s.e. 0.39 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
True
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
Unknown cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (21 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated