Pikehead hardyhead
📖 Overview
Pikehead hardyhead (Kestratherina esox) is a ray-finned fish of the family Atherinidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pikehead hardyhead is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pikehead hardyhead is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; pelagic-neritic. Temperate; 32°S - 40°S endemic to southern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Pike-head Hardyhead · Pike-headed Hardyhead · Pikehead Hardyhead |
| 🌍CES | gavún štikohlavý |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherinason esox | Klunzinger | 1872 | Synonym |
| Atherinichthys cephalotes | Castelnau | 1872 | Synonym |
| Atherinichthys esox | Klunzinger | 1872 | Synonym |
| Atherinichthys picta | Castelnau | 1872 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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