Magela hardyhead
Species of fish
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The Magela hardyhead (Craterocephalus marianae), Mariana's Hardyhead, or Jaidenlal findius is a species of fish in the family Atherinidae endemic to Australia.[2] It has a very restricted distribution, only found in the Alligator Rivers region of the Northern Territory where it inhabits shallow and fast-flowing freshwater creeks.[3] The fish has a high thermal tolerance, like some other species in the genus Craterocephalus, and may tolerate water temperatures up to 39.5º.[3] The specific name honours Walter Ivantsoff's daughter, Marian.[4]
| Magela hardyhead | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Division: | Teleostei |
| Order: | Atheriniformes |
| Family: | Atherinidae |
| Genus: | Craterocephalus |
| Species: | C. marianae |
| Binomial name | |
| Craterocephalus marianae | |
