Magela hardyhead (Craterocephalus marianae)

Scientific name: Craterocephalus marianae Ivantsoff, Crowley & Allen, 1987

The Magela hardyhead (Craterocephalus marianae) is a freshwater fish of the family Atherinidae. Native range: Oceania, Arnhem, Australia.

Biology

Inhabits fast-flowing, shallow creeks with sand or gravel bottoms. Forms large shoals. Feeds from the substrate on algae, microcrustaceans, aquatic insects and detritus Breeding is opportunistic, with peak activity early in the wet season.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Craterocephalus marianae
Family
Atherinidae (Silversides)
Order
Atheriniformes (Silversides)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
7.5
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Oceania: Arnhem, Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
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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