Family: |
Atherinidae (Silversides), subfamily: Craterocephalinae |
Max. size: |
10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 7.80000019073486; dH range: 8 - 18 |
Distribution: |
Asia and Oceania: Lorentz River in Irian Jaya, Indonesia and Upper Fly-Strickland River systems in Papua New Guinea. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-10 |
Biology: |
Inhabits relatively fast-flowing streams, usually forming schools in rocky pools or quiet backwaters. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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