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Hypseleotris aurea (Shipway, 1950) Golden carp gudgeon |
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photo by
Good, P. |
| Family: | Eleotridae (Bully sleepers) | |||
| Max. size: | 8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Oceania: Murchison and Gascoyne Rivers of south-central Western Australia. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits rocky pools amongst dense clumps of submerged water weeds and dead branches (Ref. 2906, 44894). Presumably the species has a high tolerance to increased salinity levels and water temperatures, which typically occur in the habitat during drought periods (Ref. 44894). Males with slightly pronounced hump on forehead (Ref. 5259). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 08 January 2019 (B2ab(ii,iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||