Tateurndina ocellicauda

Common Name:  Peacock gudgeon

Photo by:   Greg Gregory

Description

The peacock gudgeon or peacock goby is a tropical freshwater species of fish in the family Eleotridae that is endemic to the eastern part of Papua New Guinea. It can be found in schools hovering over the substrate in rivers and ponds. This species can reach a length of 7.5 cm.

Category:   All Others

Global Region:   Southeast Asia

Distribution:   Papua New Guinea

CARES Status:   Vulnerable