Craterocephalus pimatuae
Craterocephalus pimatuae Crowley, Ivantsoff & Allen, 1991
Pima hardyhead


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Family:  Atherinidae (Silversides), subfamily: Craterocephalinae
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Oceania: known only from a single collection near the junction of the Pima and Tua rivers, mountainous tributaries of the Purari River in Central Highlands, Papua New Guinea.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 6-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-10
Biology:  Inhabits deep pools and quiet backwaters of fast-flowing gravel-bottom river.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 21 May 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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