ANIMAL SPECIES:Desert Goby, Chlamydogobius eremius (Zietz, 1896)
The Desert Goby occurs in the western and southern Lake Eyre drainage in Australia, in freshwaters fed by artesian springs. It can withstand large fluctuations in temperature, salinity, pH and dissolved oxygen.
Identification
The Desert Goby is brown-grey to yellowish with darker mottling and sometimes 7 or 8 darker saddles across the back. The head is yellow below. The first dorsal fin of males is black with blue and yellow bands.
Size range
The species grows to 6 cm in length.Distribution
The Desert Goby occurs in the western and southern Lake Eyre drainage, Australia.
Distribution by collection data
Biomaps map of Desert Goby specimens in the Australian Museum collection.
Habitat
It occurs in freshwaters fed by artesian springs.
Behaviour and adaptations
Other behaviours and adaptations
The Desert Goby can withstand large fluctuations in temperature, salinity, pH and dissolved oxygen.
Classification
- Species:
- eremius
- Genus:
- Chlamydogobius
- Family:
- Gobiidae
- Class:
- Actinopterygii
- Subphylum:
- Vertebrata
- Phylum:
- Chordata
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
References
- Allen, G.R. 1989. Freshwater Fishes of Australia. T.F.H. Publications. Pp. 240.
- Allen, G.R., Midgley, S.H. & M. Allen. 2002. Field Guide to the Freshwater Fishes of Australia. Western Australian Museum. Pp. 394.
- Merrick, J.R. & G.E. Schmida. 1984. Australian Freshwater Fishes. Biology and Management. John R. Merrick. Pp. 409.
Would you like to add a comment?
Sign up to add comments and find out more about the other benefits you can enjoy.
Would you like to add a tag?
Sign up to add tags and find out more about the other benefits you can enjoy.
A male Desert Goby photographed in an aquarium View full size
Kerryn Parkinson
© Australian Museum
A female Desert Goby View full size
Kerryn Parkinson
© Australian Museum
Front view of a male Desert Goby View full size
Kerryn Parkinson
© Australian Museum
what's on
28 Jun 08
Get up close to some of Australia's most deadly creatures.
Level 2, Surviving Australia Exhibition
Support us
Help us continue to provide quality research, education, community programs and exhibitions.
Online Shop
Featuring a selection of products relating to the collections.
Australian Museum Members
Join today to come to the Museum for free and enjoy many other benefits.
AMBS
Australian Museum Business Services - Ecological, archaeological and heritage consulting.
Museum as a Venue
We have many unique venues ideal for dinner, cocktails, weddings and conferences.