Mitchell gudgeon (Kimberleyeleotris hutchinsi) fish species and information / pictures of Mitchell gudgeon - Kimberleyeleotris hutchinsi

Mitchell gudgeon (Kimberleyeleotris hutchinsi) fish species information

Scientific Name
Kimberleyeleotris hutchinsi

Common Name
Mitchell gudgeon

Biology
Inhabits still or slow-flowing waters, usually in rocky pools. Occurs in streams. Usually found close to submerged sandstone boulders, but occasionally seen hovering in mid-water (Ref. 44894). Solitary, often hovering over submerged sandstone boulders, but sometimes forms loose aggregations in mid-water. Males are more colorful and slightly larger than females. Attractive species well suited for captivity, but is unknown to aquarists (Ref. 44894).

Classification

Classified By
Hoese & Allen, 1987
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Sleepers (Eleotridae)

Distribution

Region
Oceania
Distribution
Oceania: known only from the Mitchell River system in the northern Kimberley region of western Australia.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Freshwater; demersal; non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.13 s.e. 0.47 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
4.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.7500 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Lower Risk: near threatened (LR/nt)