Tailspot gudgeon
📖 Overview
Tailspot gudgeon (Oxyeleotris urophthalmoides), first described by Bleeker, 1853 is a medium-sized fish in the family Eleotridae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 19.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Tailspot gudgeon is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tailspot gudgeon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical; 23°C - 28°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Throat-spine Sinuous Gudgeon |
| 🌍THA | ปลาบู่ลื่นครีบจุด |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleotris urophthalmoides | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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