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Oxyeleotris aruensis (Weber, 1911) Aru gudgeon |
| Family: | Butidae (Gudgeon gobies) | |||
| Max. size: | 16 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia and Oceania: New Guinea and northern Australia | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-14; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 10-12 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits large rivers as well as small tributaries. Prefers well-vegetated stream margins with soft mud bottom. Feeds on insects, crustaceans and fishes (Ref. 5259, 44894). Aquarium conditions: pH=7.2, H=10, 26°C water temperature, carnivore, egg layer, needs plant and rock cover, not easy for beginning aquarists (Ref. 6398). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 February 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||