Flyspecked Hardyhead

The fly-specked hardyhead (Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum) is a species of fish in the family Atherinidae endemic and widespread in the freshwater streams of the Northern Territory down the east coast of Queensland into southern Queensland. It forms shoals in streams' shallows (both slow flowing and fast flowing). It grows up to 10 cm (usually 5–6 cm) in length.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Flyspecked Hardyhead being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Esomus metallicus
• Melanotaenia nigrans
• Melanotaenia australis
• Squalius alburnoides
• Retropinna semoni
• Rasbora borapetensis

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Atheriniformes

Family

Craterocephalidae

Genus

Craterocephalus

Species

Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum

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