| Eleotridae (Bully sleepers) |
| 8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater |
| Oceania: Murchison and Gascoyne Rivers of south-central Western Australia. |
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| 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). |
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Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 08 January 2019 (B2ab(ii,iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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