McCulloch's hardyhead
📖 Overview
McCulloch's hardyhead (Atherion maccullochi), first described by Jordan & Hubbs, 1919 is a tiny fish in the family Atherionidae (order Atheriniformes). Adults typically reach 4.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. The species schools in loose to tight aggregations.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for McCulloch's hardyhead is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for McCulloch's hardyhead is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Subtropical Southwest Pacific: Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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