Golden gudgeon (Hypseleotris aurea)

Scientific name: Hypseleotris aurea Shipway, 1950

The Golden gudgeon (Hypseleotris aurea) is a freshwater fish of the family Eleotridae. Native range: Oceania, Murchison and Gascoyne Rivers of south-central Western Australia.

Biology

Inhabits rocky pools amongst dense clumps of submerged water weeds and dead branches. Presumably the species has a high tolerance to increased salinity levels and water temperatures, which typically occur in the habitat during drought periods. Males with slightly pronounced hump on forehead.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Hypseleotris aurea
Family: Eleotridae (Sleepers)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 8.0
Environment: Freshwater; demersal
Climate: Subtropical
Distribution: Oceania: Murchison and Gascoyne Rivers of south-central Western Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Lower Risk: least concern (LR/lc)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)