Where Does Dwarf Flathead Gudgeon Live?

Dwarf Flathead Gudgeon lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Dwarf Flathead Gudgeon

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow waters, from a few centimeters to several meters deep.

Environment

Inhabits slow-flowing to still waters of rivers, streams, billabongs, lakes, and ponds. Prefers areas with abundant aquatic vegetation, submerged logs, leaf litter, and rocky substrates, which provide cover and hunting grounds. Tolerant of a range of water conditions.

Geographic range

Endemic to eastern Australia, primarily found in coastal drainages from central Queensland south through New South Wales and Victoria, extending into South Australia (Murray-Darling Basin).

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