Kutubu hardyhead (Craterocephalus lacustris)

Scientific name: Craterocephalus lacustris Trewavas, 1940

The Kutubu hardyhead (Craterocephalus lacustris) is a freshwater fish of the family Atherinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–24°C (72–75°F). Native range: Oceania, known only from Lake Kutubu and its outlet stream, the Soro River, Papua New Guinea.

Kutubu hardyhead care at a glance

Temperature
22–24°C (72–75°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Craterocephalus lacustris
Family
Atherinidae (Silversides)
Order
Atheriniformes (Silversides)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
14.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0; dH range: ? - 15 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Oceania: known only from Lake Kutubu and its outlet stream, the Soro River, Papua New Guinea.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Vulnerable (VU) (A2cd)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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