Graham's gudgeon (Grahamichthys radiata)

Scientific name: Grahamichthys radiata Valenciennes, 1837

The Graham's gudgeon (Grahamichthys radiata) is a marine fish of the family Eleotridae. Native range: Southwest Pacific, endemic to New Zealand.

Biology

Occurs in rock pools and subtidal areas down to 50 m. Found in areas of sand or mud, associated with rocks, shells, or other partially buried objects.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Grahamichthys radiata
Family
Eleotridae (Sleepers)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.5
Depth range
0–50 m (0–164 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 50 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand.
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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