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Tetracentrum caudovittatus (Norman, 1935) Kokoda glass perchlet |
| Family: | Ambassidae (Asiatic glassfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 11 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Oceania: creeks near Kokoda in south-eastern Papua New Guinea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits high altitude streams 300-400 m in elevation (Ref. 2847) and occurring in areas with good vegetative cover (Ref. 6398). A carnivorous and egg laying species which tolerates the following aquarium conditions: pH=7.5, H=10, 26°C water temperature (Ref. 6398). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 02 December 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||