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Atherinason hepsetoides

(Atherinason hepsetoides)

Description

Atherinason hepsetoides, the smallscale hardyhead, 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.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Atheriniformes
Family:Atherinidae
Genus:Atherinason
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