Cox's Gudgeon (species: Gobiomorphus coxii) in Garigal NP (Gaia Guide)
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Gobiomorphus coxii
Cox's Gudgeon


©Sascha: Cox's Gudgeon (Gobiomorphus coxii)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Eleotridae
Genus Gobiomorphus
Species Gobiomorphus coxii

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 19 cm and averaging 15 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Populations appear more abundant in southern rivers, in flowing areas, including rapids. Adults are not found in lower reaches but individuals range upstream into areas of altitudes up to 700m. Rarely found near to the sea (FishBase).

Behaviour

Juveniles are generally found closer to the sea. During upstream migration these fish are capable of climbing waterfalls and steep dams. The female lays eggs on rocky surfaces and the male guards and fans the nest until hatching several days later. (Fishbase)

Diet

Adults feed on aquatic insects and Mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis and Gambusia holbrooki). (Fishbase)

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