Elongate Hardyhead (Atherinosoma elongata)

Also known as Baitfish, Greyback, Hardyhead, Rockingham Hardyhead, Smallmouth Hardyhead, Swan River Hardyhead

Description

Also known as Baitfish, Greyback, Hardyhead, Rockingham Hardyhead, Smallmouth Hardyhead, Swan River Hardyhead.

Found in schools usually near the surface of clear shallow estuaries, lakes, sandy bays and shorelines.
They feed on benthic invertebrates and zooplankton.
Length - 9.5cm
Depth - ?m
Indo-West Pacific - Australia

These fish are common on shorelines, important food for larger fish species although no commercial value. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/52323

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