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Atherinason hepsetoides (Richardson, 1843) Smallscale hardyhead |
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photo by
Graham, K. |
| Family: | Atherinidae (Silversides), subfamily: Atherininae | |||
| Max. size: | 9 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 1 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to southern Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 6-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-13; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 11-14. Body slightly compressed and sides flattened (Ref. 9002). | |||
| Biology: | Found on the continental shelf, inshore waters (Ref. 7300). Often found in estuaries and recorded in coastal bays (Ref. 9002). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||