Striped Gudgeon
NameStriped Gudgeon
Scientific NameGobiomorphus australis
Common NamesStriped Gudgeon, Australian Gudgeon
FamilyEleotridae
OriginAustralia, Southeastern Australia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)7
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)64-75
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarger Rainbowfish, Larger Danios, Other similarly sized peaceful to semi-aggressive fish
Description
The Striped Gudgeon is a slender, bottom-dwelling freshwater fish native to southeastern Australia. It features a mottled brown and cream coloration with distinctive horizontal stripes along its body. This species is an ambush predator, often found amongst vegetation or rocky crevices.
