Unspecked hardyhead
📖 Overview
Unspecked hardyhead (Craterocephalus fulvus), first described by Ivantsoff, Crowley & Allen, 1987 is a fish in the family Atherinidae (order Atheriniformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Unspecked hardyhead is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Unspecked hardyhead is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Subtropical north as the Mary River, Queensland in Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 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 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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