The Golden carp gudgeon (Hypseleotris aurea) is a freshwater fish of the family Eleotridae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The golden carp gudgeon is a small sleeper goby (Eleotridae) from fresh water of eastern Australia. The species grows to about 5 cm and has a stocky, yellow-gold to olive-brown body that lights up bright gold in courting males, with red-and-black edged fins. As a schooling fish it swims among water plants of quiet streams and pools and snaps at small zooplankton, larvae and algae. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Golden carp gudgeon?
The Golden carp gudgeon has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly yellow-gold.
Where does the Golden carp gudgeon live?
The Golden carp gudgeon lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Golden carp gudgeon get?
The Golden carp gudgeon grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Golden carp gudgeon dangerous to humans?
No, the Golden carp gudgeon is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Hypseleotris
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