Aquarist Species: Tateurndina ocellicauda
Aquarist: benjamin.schleich
Species Profile: Tateurndina ocellicauda
Common Name: Peacock gudgeon
Species 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: Asia
Distribution: Papua New Guinea
Aquarist Notes
Photo of aquarist's species:
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2026
NJAS auction October 2026
Spawning notes:
Species Spawned: Yes
Found 20+ wigglers underneath a cave I intended to move to another tank. I see at least one other place I suspect spawning underneath a rock in the sand substrate.
Have Reared Fry? Yes