Where Does Emperor Gudgeon Live?
Hypseleotris compressa
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Where to find Emperor Gudgeon
- Water type
- freshwater
- Depth
- Typically found in shallow waters, usually less than 2 meters.
- Environment
- Prefers clear, slow-moving to still waters of rivers, streams, billabongs, and lagoons. Often associated with dense aquatic vegetation, submerged roots, and leaf litter, which provide cover and foraging opportunities. Can tolerate a range of substrate types including sand, mud, and gravel.
- Geographic range
- Native to northern and eastern Australia, extending from the Kimberley region of Western Australia, across the Northern Territory, and down the eastern coast of Queensland and New South Wales. Also found in southern New Guinea.
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