| Atherinidae (Silversides), subfamily: Craterocephalinae |
| 7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; brackish; marine |
| Western Pacific: endemic to Australia. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-8; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-12. Gill rakers on first lower gill arch 12-15. Midlateral scales 33-36. |
| Predominantly carnivorous. Frequently caught in estuaries and enclosed coastal lakes. Preyed on by larger, juvenile of commercial species occurring in estuarine nursery habitats. |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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