Atherinidae

Smallscale hardyhead

Atherinason hepsetoides

Nine Centimeters Atherinid Fish

• Temperate
• Local endemic species
• Restricted distribution
• Marine fish
• Indian Ocean
• Oceania
• Elongated
• Small
• Temperate fish

The smallscale hardyhead (Atherinason hepsetoides) is a species of silverside endemic to the Indian Ocean off the southern coast of Australia. This species grows to 9.0 cm (3.5 in) in total length. It is the only known member of its genus.