Fly-specked hardyhead
📖 Overview
Fly-specked hardyhead (Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum), first described by Günther, 1867 is a small fish in the family Atherinidae (order Atheriniformes). Adults typically reach 7.00 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Fly-specked hardyhead is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fly-specked hardyhead is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 6.5; dH range: 5 - 10; potamodromous . Tropical; 24°C - 30°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Fly-specked Hardyhead · Fly-speckled Hardyhead · Flyspecked Hardyhead · Freshwater Hardyhead · Freshwater Silverside · Line-eye · Mitchellian Hardyhead · Northern Fresh Water Hardyhead · Speckled Crat · Worrell's Freshwater Hardyhead |
| 🌍CES | gavún průsvitný |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Пятнистая твердоголовка |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherina stercusmuscarum | Günther | 1867 | Synonym |
| Atherinichthys maculatus | Macleay | 1883 | Synonym |
| Craterocephalus stercumuscarum | - | - | Synonym |
| Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum stercusmuscarum | - | - | Synonym |
| Craterocephalus worrelli | Whitley | 1948 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 14 records indexed .
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