Journal article
Re-appearance of the blue mudhopper, Scartelaos histophorus (Pisces: Gobiidae) in the greater Brisbane area
Memoirs of the Queensland Museum, Vol.38(2), pp.671-676
1995
Abstract
Mudskippers have not been reported in the greater Brisbane area since 1919 (McCulloch & Ogilby, 1919). Recently, large populations of these animals were observed along the banks of the Brisbane River. A survey of the mudskippers in the greater Brisbane area was initiated and only the blue mud hopper, Scartelaos histophorus was identified. It has a discontinuous distribution from the mouth of the Brisbane River upstream to the suburb of Fig Tree Pocket and as far south as the suburb of Lota. Preliminary information on seasonal change in abundance for S. histophorus was obtained during this study. Future research areas based upon mudskippers as biological indicators are outlined.
Details
- Title
- Re-appearance of the blue mudhopper, Scartelaos histophorus (Pisces: Gobiidae) in the greater Brisbane area
- Authors
- Kathy Townsend (Author) - University of QueenslandIan R Tibbetts (Author) - University of Queensland
- Publication details
- Memoirs of the Queensland Museum, Vol.38(2), pp.671-676
- Publisher
- Queensland Museum
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99548308202621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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