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The Estuarine hardyhead (Craterocephalus honoriae) is a brackish-water fish of the family Atherinidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Description
The estuarine hardyhead is a small silverside from fresh and brackish water of eastern and northern Australia. The species grows to about 7 cm and has a slender, translucent silvery body with a shiny lateral stripe. It schools in river mouths, coastal lagoons and estuaries and tolerates strongly varying salinity. It feeds on small zooplankton, insect larvae and algae. The fish is harmless to humans and has no commercial value. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Estuarine hardyhead?
The Estuarine hardyhead has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Translucent body with a lateral stripe; small schooling estuarine fish
Where does the Estuarine hardyhead live?
The Estuarine hardyhead lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern and northern Australia
How big does the Estuarine hardyhead get?
The Estuarine hardyhead grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.
Is the Estuarine hardyhead dangerous to humans?
No, the Estuarine hardyhead is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Estuarine hardyhead edible?
The Estuarine hardyhead is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Craterocephalus
More from the family Atherinidae
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