Ocellated River Goby

Interesting Info

• The Ocellated River Goby is a small freshwater fish species found in many waterways of northern Queensland. They are typically found in the upper reaches of freshwater rivers, streams, and billabongs.
• They have a distinctive appearance, with a slender body and a rounded head that tapers to a pointed snout. They have a dark brown or black coloration, with pale or white spots and stripes on their sides and dorsal fin.
• They are active swimmers and can jump out of the water to escape predators.
• Ocellated River Gobies are opportunistic feeders, consuming a variety of aquatic invertebrates such as crustaceans, insects, and molluscs.
• They can tolerate a wide range of water conditions, including low oxygen levels and high salinity.
• Ocellated River Gobies are known to migrate upstream during the breeding season, where they spawn in shallow riffles and runs. The males are territorial and will defend their nest sites from other males.
• The female Ocellated River Goby can lay up to 300 eggs at a time, which are guarded by the male until they hatch.
• Their lifespan is estimated to be around 2-3 years.