Eleotris compressus Krefft, 1864[2] Hypseleotris compressa, the empire gudgeon, is a species of Gobiiform fish in the family Eleotridae endemic to Australia and south-central New Guinea.

[5][8] During the off-breeding seasons, males can be identified by prominent, variously colored bands on their anal and dorsal fins.

[5] The fish is omnivorous, primarily taking small crustaceans and insects but will also consume algae and aquatic plants.

[6][7] Spawning usually occurs in fresh water during warm weather; the breeding season generally spans from spring to autumn.

[2][5][7] This spawning strategy, coupled with the very small size of the newborn fry, has hindered efforts at propagating this species for aquariums,[9] though it has been accomplished by accident in shrimp aquaculture ponds.