Flathead gudgeon
📖 Overview
Found in still and flowing waters; often abundant in dams and lakes, usually among weeds or over mud bottoms. Occurs in reservoirs and brackish estuaries, less common in gently flowing streams . Feeds on crustaceans, insects, other fishes and tadpoles . In breeding season (mainly spring to summer), males darken and display more vibrant fin markings. Females lay a clutch of eggs on a hard surface such as a rock or piece of wood. The male cares for the nest, chasing away intruders and fanning the eggs with his pectoral fins. Hatching occurs after 4-6 days .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Flathead gudgeon is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Flathead gudgeon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Flathead gudgeon is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Flathead gudgeon is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Subtropical endemic to Australia.
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans, insects, other fishes and tadpoles (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Big-headed Gudgeon · Bull Head · Bull-headed Gudgeon · Collundera · Flat-headed Gudgeon · Flathead Gudgeon · Yarra Gudgeon |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Большеголовый филипнодон |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleotris grandiceps | Krefft | 1864 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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