| Eleotridae (Sleepers), subfamily: Eleotrinae |
| 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal, amphidromous |
| Oceania: endemic to Australia. |
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| Lives 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. Spawns mainly in late summer and autumn at temperature near 21°C. Feeds on insects, crustaceans and fishes. The newly hatched larvae are apparently swept downstream, as juveniles are commonly found in estuaries (Ref. 44894). |
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Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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