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Hypseleotris hutchinsi (Hoese & Allen, 1987) Mitchell gudgeon |
| Family: | Eleotridae (Bully sleepers) | |||
| Max. size: | 4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Oceania: known only from the Mitchell River system in the northern Kimberley region of western Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits still or slow-flowing waters, usually in rocky pools. Occurs in streams. Usually found close to submerged sandstone boulders, but occasionally seen hovering in mid-water (Ref. 44894). Solitary, often hovering over submerged sandstone boulders, but sometimes forms loose aggregations in mid-water. Males are more colorful and slightly larger than females. Attractive species well suited for captivity, but is unknown to aquarists (Ref. 44894). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 08 January 2019 (D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||