Midgley's grunter
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit flowing streams in rocky, tree-lined pools . They occur in well-shaded, rocky pools in clear, flowing creeks, usually over sandy bottoms . Can tolerate temperatures between 23°-35°C and pH between 4.5-7.0. Herbivore . Feed on benthic algae and detritus. Spawning in summer ; egg layer needing rock and plant cover . Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent . Found in small aggregations in the wild and is believed to spawn during the middle wet season (December to January) .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Midgley's grunter is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Midgley's grunter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 4.5 - 7.0. Tropical; 23°C - 35°C ; 12°S - 14°S Endemic to Australia.
🌿 Ecology
benthic algae and detritus
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Midgley's grunter is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Midgley's grunter is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Midgley's grunter has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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