Flathead Gudgeon [Philypnodon grandiceps]
Description
The Flathead Gudgeon is a small, bottom-dwelling freshwater fish that is native to Australia. They are found in a wide variety of habitats, from slow-moving rivers to stagnant ponds. The species is named for its distinctive flat head with a concave profile, and they are typically a mottled brown to dark green color.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Gobies
Gobiiformes
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| Family |
Eleotridae
Eleotridae
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| Genus |
Gudgeons
Eleotris
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