| Family: |
Atherinidae (Silversides), subfamily: Craterocephalinae |
| Max. size: |
14 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 8; dH range: 15 |
| Distribution: |
Oceania: known only from Lake Kutubu and its outlet stream, the Soro River, Papua New Guinea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-10 |
| Biology: |
An extremely abundant species which forms schools along shallow margins of the lake in both open water or amongst aquatic vegetation. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 04 December 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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