Empire gudgeon (Hypseleotris compressa)

Scientific name: Hypseleotris compressa Krefft, 1864

The Empire gudgeon (Hypseleotris compressa) is a freshwater fish of the family Eleotridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 10–30°C (50–86°F). Native range: Oceania, Australia and southern central New Guinea.

Empire gudgeon care at a glance

Temperature: 10–30°C (50–86°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12

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Species facts

Scientific name: Hypseleotris compressa
Family: Eleotridae (Sleepers)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 12.0
Common length: 5.0
Environment: Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Oceania: Australia and southern central New Guinea.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)