Kailola's hardyhead
📖 Overview
Kailola's hardyhead (Craterocephalus kailolae), first described by Ivantsoff, Crowley & Allen, 1987 is a small fish in the family Atherinidae (order Atheriniformes). Adults typically reach 6.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Critically Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10. Branched pectoral rays 11 to 13.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Kailola's hardyhead is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 22°C - 24°C ; 7°S - 8°S north of the Central Divide.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Kailola's Hardyhead |
| 🌍CES | gavún papuánský |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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