Where Does Peacock Gudgeon Live?

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

Where to find Peacock Gudgeon

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Shallow, typically less than 1 meter.

Environment

Slow-moving streams, small rivers, and swamps with dense vegetation, leaf litter, and submerged roots. They prefer clear to slightly turbid water with a soft substrate.

Geographic range

Endemic to eastern Papua New Guinea, specifically found in the Mambare River and Kumusi River drainages.

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