Tetracentrum caudovittatus (Norman, 1935)
Kokoda glass perchlet

Family:  Ambassidae (Asiatic glassfishes)
Max. size:  11 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Oceania: creeks near Kokoda in south-eastern Papua New Guinea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits high altitude streams 300-400 m in elevation (Ref. 2847) and occurring in areas with good vegetative cover (Ref. 6398). A carnivorous and egg laying species which tolerates the following aquarium conditions: pH=7.5, H=10, 26°C water temperature (Ref. 6398).
IUCN Red List Status: Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 02 December 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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