The Striped gudgeon (Gobiomorphus australis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Eleotridae that grows up to 18 cm.
Description
The striped gudgeon is a sleeper goby (Eleotridae) from fresh and brackish water of eastern Australia. The species grows to about 20 cm and has a stocky, brown-mottled body with broken dark longitudinal stripes, a broad head and separate pelvic fins. As a bottom-oriented ambush hunter it shelters by day among roots, stones and wood and seizes small fish, crustaceans and insects by night. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Striped gudgeon?
The Striped gudgeon has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Striped gudgeon live?
The Striped gudgeon lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Striped gudgeon get?
The Striped gudgeon grows to a maximum of about 18 cm. On average the species is around 12 cm.
Is the Striped gudgeon dangerous to humans?
No, the Striped gudgeon is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Gobiomorphus
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