Slender Gudgeon

Inhabits rocky pools, mostly in crevices along the shallow margins. Sexual dimorphism: F of smaller size and light colors with dorsal fins well separated; M larger size, prolonged posterior and anal ray, rounded caudal fin, posterior membrane of first dorsal fin reaches almost to the second. Reproduction: direct pairing with demersal, adhesive eggs laid on bottom after male has selected spawning site, male guards eggs until hatching (Ref. 2906, 44894). Breeding habits are probably similar to those of H. compressa (Ref. 44894).

fisheries: of no interest

Hypseleotris ejuncida, the slender gudgeon or slender carp gudgeon, is a species of fish in the family Eleotridae endemic to Australia, where it is only known to occur around Kimberley in Western Australia. Its favored habitat is rocky pools. This species can reach a length of 6 cm (2.4 in).