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Gobiomorphus australis (Krefft, 1864) Striped gudgeon |
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photo by
Aland, G. |
| Family: | Eleotridae (Bully sleepers) | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; brackish, amphidromous | |||
| Distribution: | Oceania: endemic to Australia. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults live in a variety of conditions ranging from clear, fast-flowing streams to muddy waterholes. Inhabits slow-flowing creeks. Juveniles common in estuaries (Ref. 44894). Most common at low altitude close to the coast. Spawning occurs mainly in late summer and autumn at temperature near 21°C. They feed on insects, crustaceans and fishes. The newly hatched larvae are apparently swept downstream and are commonly found as juveniles in estuaries (Ref. 44894). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 February 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||