''Chlamydogobius micropterus'', the Elizabeth Springs goby, is a species of

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to Elizabeth Springs in the

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where it occurs in shallow, marshy pools. This species can reach a length of SL.

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Elizabeth Springs goby Freshwater fish of Queensland Critically endangered fauna of Australia Elizabeth Springs goby Taxa named by Helen K. Larson Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Gobiidae-stub