May 27, 2020
Usually found in calm rivers or creeks Common length of the Purple-spotted Gudgeon is 90 mm and it can grow to 130 mm. The western population of the Purple-spotted Gudgeon was previously widespread in the Murray, Murrumbidgee and Lachlan River systems and tributaries...
May 27, 2020
Can reach up to 7 kilograms The Eel-tailed Catfish is a reliable visitor to Enoggera catchment around December if the creek has had the benefit of recent rains. A handy tree overhangs the creek making it possible to get a closer shot of the catfish patrolling the...
May 27, 2020
Local eels The Anguillidae family contains 15 species, two of which, Long-finned Eel Anguilla reinhardtii and Short-finned Eel A. australis, are found in Australia. Freshwater eels are long and muscular with a skin which is brown or yellow in young fish and gradually...
May 26, 2020
Congregate in schools Crimson-spotted Rainbowfish live east of the Great Dividing Range in southern Queensland and northern New South Wales. They eat insects, tadpoles, plants and worms and can grow to a length of 120 mm but are usually seen around 70 mm in length....
