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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