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.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Silversides
Family: Atherinidae
Genus: Atherinason
Maximum length: 9 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to southern Australia.

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