North-west hardyhead
📖 Overview
Essentially an estuarine species and coastal species, co-occurring with C. pauciradiatus, C. mugiloides and Atherinomorus endrachtensis. Biology not known except that it can withstand very high salinities. Probably taken as food by larger commercial species. .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7 - 10. Gill rakers short, with spinules, 1-13 on first lower gill arch. Anus very close to origin of fin. Second dorsal fin with I spine, 6-8 rays; anal fin with I spine and 7-10 rays. Midlateral scales 29-33.: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for North-west hardyhead is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for North-west hardyhead is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for North-west hardyhead is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | North-West Hardyhead · Rendahl's Hardyhead |
| 🌍CES | gavún estuárový |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craterocephalus anticanus | Whitley | 1955 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 4 records indexed .
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