| 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: |
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| 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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