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Greenback Gudgeon
Bunaka gyrinoides
- Worldwide
- 29 observations
- Group
- Fish
About
The greenback guavina (Bunaka gyrinoides) is a species of sleeper goby that inhabits fresh, marine, and brackish waters in estuaries and mangrove swamps from Sri Lanka to Micronesia and Australia. This species grows to a length of 34 cm (13 in), though most do not exceed 15 cm (5.9 in). This species is the only known member of its genus.
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Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Sep 5, 2025Kamerunga QLD, AustraliaObserver: ArielView observation from Sep 5, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Jan 13, 2025Barron Gorge QLD 4870, AustraliaObserver: Jono DashperView observation from Jan 13, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Jun 28, 2018Wrights Creek QLD 4869, AustraliaObserver: Aquatic Ecosystem HealthView observation from Jun 28, 2018 on iNaturalist
- Jul 20, 2012Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: coenobitaView observation from Jul 20, 2012 on iNaturalist