Peacock gudgeon (Tateurndina ocellicauda)

Scientific name: Tateurndina ocellicauda Nichols, 1955

Peacock gudgeon (Tateurndina ocellicauda)

The Peacock gudgeon (Tateurndina ocellicauda) is a freshwater fish of the family Eleotridae that grows to about 7.6 cm (3 in). It is easy to keep and peaceful and needs a tank of at least 40 L (11 US gal), water at 22–25.6°C (72–78°F) and a pH of 7.0–7.8. Native range: Oceania, Eastern Papua New Guinea.

Peacock gudgeon care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Adult size
7.6 cm (3 in)
Minimum tank
40 L (11 US gal)
Temperature
22–25.6°C (72–78°F)
pH
7.0–7.8
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes and pellets.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 8 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Tateurndina ocellicauda
Family
Eleotridae (Sleepers)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
7.5
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: ? - 7.0; dH range: ? - 7 demersal; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Oceania: eastern Papua New Guinea.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: potential
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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