Firetail Gudgeon

Female lays adhesive eggs on the roof of a rocky ledge. Male guards and fans the nest until hatching takes place after 3-5 days.

Occurs in streams, ponds, swamps and drains, usually among aquatic weeds. Feeds mainly on insects and small crustaceans.

Occurs in streams, ponds, swamps and drains, usually among aquatic weeds. Juveniles feed on zooplankton while adults on insects, larvae and small crustaceans. Breeds between October and January in response to rising water temperatures. Male colouration intensifies at this time. Eggs are laid underneath rock ledges, logs or leaves and are guarded and fanned by the male parent until hatching, 3-5 days later (Ref. 44894).

Hypseleotris galii, the firetail gudgeon, is a species of gudgeon native to eastern Australia, where it is found in freshwater streams.

Gale's carp-gudgeon is an alternate common name.