Mitchell gudgeon (Kimberleyeleotris hutchinsi)

Scientific name: Kimberleyeleotris hutchinsi Hoese & Allen, 1987

The Mitchell gudgeon (Kimberleyeleotris hutchinsi) is a freshwater fish of the family Eleotridae. Native range: Oceania, known only from the Mitchell River system in the northern Kimberley region of western Australia.

Biology

Inhabits still or slow-flowing waters, usually in rocky pools. Occurs in streams. Usually found close to submerged sandstone boulders, but occasionally seen hovering in mid-water. Solitary, often hovering over submerged sandstone boulders, but sometimes forms loose aggregations in mid-water. Males are more colorful and slightly larger than females. Attractive species well suited for captivity, but is unknown to aquarists.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Kimberleyeleotris hutchinsi
Family
Eleotridae (Sleepers)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.0
Environment
Freshwater; demersal; non-migratory
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Oceania: known only from the Mitchell River system in the northern Kimberley region of western Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Lower Risk: near threatened (LR/nt)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
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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