Atherinosoma elongatum (Klunzinger, 1879)
Elongate hardyhead
Atherinosoma elongatum
photo by Good, P.

Family:  Atherinidae (Silversides), subfamily: Atherininae
Max. size:  9.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: endemic to Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in inshore waters (Ref. 7300). A schooling species (Ref. 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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