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Name
Scientific name
Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum stercusmuscarum
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Atherinidae
Common names
Fly-specked Hardyhead
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The fly-specked hardyhead, Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum stercusmuscarum, is an atherinid endemic to Australia. It ranges from the Northe…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
70mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 76 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Not recorded
Hardness
5–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Australia
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Australia, from the Northern Territory to Southern Queensland.
Habitat
Inhabits a range of biotopes, including streams, rivers, lakes and ponds. Unlike many Australian freshwater species, its range penetrates quite far inland, inc…
Aquarium size
An active species. A 76 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~68 litres tank is big enough to house a small group.
Maintenance
Proivide as much swimming space as possible. Decor can be quite sparse, although you can keep it in a planted setup if you prefer. High water quality is essent…
Water conditions
Temperature: In nature, the species has been recorded over an incredible range of temperatures, from 48-109°F (9-43°C)! Somewhere between 75-86°C (24-30°C) is …
Diet
The guts of wild specimens have been found to contain a mixture of both aquatic and terrestrial insects, zooplankton and plant matter. In the aquarium, it prov…
Behaviour and compatibility
Very peaceful and suitable for many community setups, given its relatively small size. It makes an ideal tankmate for other Australian species such as rainbowf…
Sexual dimorphism
Females are rounder-bellied than males when full of eggs. Males exhibit a more intense yellow colouration below the lateral line, especially when inbreeding co…
Reproduction
Has been achieved, albeit rarely. In truth this is probably more to do with the frequency with which it is kept, rather than it being a particularly difficult …
Notes
A rarely seen species in the trade, although it's kept quite often by Australian hobbyists. Members of this genus are thought to have a more ancient associatio…
References
References
No references