Cave gudgeon (Milyeringa veritas)

Scientific name: Milyeringa veritas Whitley, 1945

The Cave gudgeon (Milyeringa veritas) is a freshwater fish of the family Eleotridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 21–28°C (70–82°F).

Cave gudgeon care at a glance

Temperature: 21–28°C (70–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9. Head large, broad and depressed. Eyes not visible. Mouth large, horseshoe-shaped. Cardiform teeth. Rows of well developed sensory papillae on head and trunk. Scales are reduced and entirely absent from the head. Whitish coloration in the skin.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Milyeringa veritas
Family: Eleotridae (Sleepers)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.0
Depth range: 0–32 m (0–105 ft)
Environment: Freshwater; brackish;; pH range: 6.8 - 7.5 pelagic; non-migratory; depth range 0 - 32 m
Climate: Subtropical
Distribution: Australia: subterranean waters below the narrow coastal plain between North West Cape and Yardie Creek; Five Mile, Homestead, Kudmurra, Milyering (Mangrove), New Yardie, Pilgramuna and Tantabiddi Wells. Threatened.
Conservation status (IUCN): Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: potential
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (K=0.48)