Drysdale gudgeon
📖 Overview
Drysdale gudgeon (Kimberleyeleotris notata), first described by Hoese & Allen, 1987 is a tiny fish in the family Eleotridae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 4.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Critically Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Drysdale gudgeon is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Drysdale gudgeon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; non-migratory. Tropical; 13°S - 14°S known only from the Drysdale River system in the northern Kimberley region of Western Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Drysdale Gudgeon |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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