Desert Goby

Female deposits eggs on the ceiling of a rocky crevice. Male guards the nest until hatching, which requires 10 to 17 days at temperatures ranging from 27°-30° C.

Occurs in pools and streams associated with artesian springs and bores. Found in harsh environment characterized by rapid fluctuations in temperature and salinity. Feeds on insects, crustaceans, filamentous algae and detritus.

Occurs in pools and streams associated with artesian springs and bores (Ref. 5259, 44894). Lives in shaded areas around plants or rocks (Ref. 44894). Found in harsh environment characterized by rapid fluctuations in temperature and salinity (Ref. 5259, 44894). Field observations and laboratory experimentation indicate that it can withstand wide ranges of temperature (5°-41°C), salinity (0-60 p.p.t.), pH (6.8-11.0) and very low dissolved oxygen level (Ref. 44894). Feeds on insects, crustaceans, filamentous algae and detritus (Ref. 5259).