Flathead gudgeon (Philypnodon grandiceps)

Scientific name: Philypnodon grandiceps Krefft, 1864

The Flathead gudgeon (Philypnodon grandiceps) is a freshwater fish of the family Eleotridae. Native range: Oceania, endemic to Australia.

Biology

Found in still and flowing waters; often abundant in dams and lakes, usually among weeds or over mud bottoms. Occurs in reservoirs and brackish estuaries, less common in gently flowing streams. Feeds on crustaceans, insects, other fishes and tadpoles. In breeding season (mainly spring to summer), males darken and display more vibrant fin markings. Females lay a clutch of eggs on a hard surface such as a rock or piece of wood. The male cares for the nest, chasing away intruders and fanning the eggs with his pectoral fins. Hatching occurs after 4-6 days.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Philypnodon grandiceps
Family
Eleotridae (Sleepers)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
12.0
Common length
8.0
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Oceania: endemic to Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

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

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