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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Unspecked hardyhead

Craterocephalus fulvus Ivantsoff, Crowley & Allen, 1987
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Overview information for Unspecked hardyhead is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Craterocephalus fulvus
Authority
Ivantsoff, Crowley & Allen, 1987
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Unspecked hardyhead is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Unspecked hardyhead is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Unspecked hardyhead is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Unspecked hardyhead is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Subtropical north as the Mary River, Queensland in Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Ivantsoff, Crowley & Allen, 1987

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Barcoo Hardyhead · Tawny Hardyhead · Unspecked Hardyhead
🌍CES gavún plavý

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum fulvus Ivantsoff, Crowley & Allen 1987 Synonym

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