Glassy Sprat (species: Hyperlophus translucidus) in Fraser Island (Gaia Guide)
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Hyperlophus translucidus
Glassy Sprat


©FAO: Glassy Sprat (Hyperlophus translucidus)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Clupeiformes
Family Clupeidae
Genus Hyperlophus
Species Hyperlophus translucidus

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 6 cm (Standard Length)

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Occurs in shallow sandy parts of bays and estuaries, perhaps tolerating lowered salinities (FishBase).

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