Atherinidae

Darling River hardyhead

Craterocephalus amniculus

Atherinid Fish of Australian Waters

• Tropical
• Transcontinental
• Freshwater fish
• Oceania
• Small
• Tropical fish

The Darling River hardyhead (Craterocephalus amniculus) is a species of fish in the family Atherinidae endemic to Australia. The species name amniculus is from the Latin meaning a small creek or stream, in reference to the habitat where these fish are often found. Craterocephalus amniculus is recorded to be vulnerable to becoming an endangered species because of its restricted range, but the threats and information regarding this recording have not been verified or documented.