Firetailed gudgeon (Hypseleotris galii)

Scientific name: Hypseleotris galii Ogilby, 1898

Firetailed gudgeon (Hypseleotris galii)

The Firetailed gudgeon (Hypseleotris galii) is a freshwater fish of the family Eleotridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 10–30°C (50–86°F). Native range: Oceania, coastal drainages of eastern Australia from Fraser Island, Queensland to Eden in southern New South Wales.

Firetailed gudgeon care at a glance

Temperature
10–30°C (50–86°F)

Biology

Occurs in streams, ponds, swamps and drains, usually among aquatic weeds. Juveniles feed on zooplankton while adults on insects, larvae and small crustaceans. Breeds between October and January in response to rising water temperatures. Male colouration intensifies at this time. Eggs are laid underneath rock ledges, logs or leaves and are guarded and fanned by the male parent until hatching, 3-5 days later.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Hypseleotris galii
Family
Eleotridae (Sleepers)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
5.5
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Oceania: coastal drainages of eastern Australia from Fraser Island, Queensland to Eden in southern New South Wales.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec = 200)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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