Olive Flathead-Gudgeon
Butis amboinensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A brackish water gudgeon of coastal streams and mangrove estuaries, the olive flathead gudgeon is often found clinging upside down under sunken wood with its eyes turned downward. It ambushes small fish and shrimps over muddy bottoms in waters from fresh to salty.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Eleotridae › Butis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278989.
FAQ
- How deep does the Olive Flathead-Gudgeon live?
- The Olive Flathead-Gudgeon (Butis amboinensis) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Olive Flathead-Gudgeon dangerous to divers?
- The Olive Flathead-Gudgeon is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Olive Flathead-Gudgeon get?
- The Olive Flathead-Gudgeon grows to about 14 cm.