Murray Hardyhead

Craterocephalus fluviatilis is found across 4 electorates.

The Murray Hardyhead is a small, moderately deep bodied fish which grows to a maximum length of 76 mm, but is commonly 40–65 mm. Males have been recorded at 27–34 mm and females at 41–43 mm caudal fork length. Its body is predominantly luminescent silver to dark golden dorsally, with a distinct mid-lateral stripe, and a pale abdomen. It has a small mouth with protrusible lips, a restricted gape, and a single row of small teeth on the anterior part of both jaws.The species is usually found in schools of distinct size classes: juveniles are found throughout lakes, in open areas associated with edge structure; and adults have been observed over shallow habitats including open sand banks.¹

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