| Eleotridae (Bully sleepers), subfamily: Eleotrinae |
| 26 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
|
demersal; depth range 0 - 5 m, amphidromous |
| Indo-West Pacific: East Africa to French Polynesia. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Diagnosis: (57)59-68 longitudinal line scales; preopercular spine present; (8)9-10 gillrakers on lower part of first branchial arch (Ref. 79840). Dark brown to black in color; horizontal lines on body; young with spotted fins (Ref. 5493). |
| Adults inhabit lagoons, estuaries and freshwater (Ref. 6028, 48637, 79840). They occur in the lower reaches of freshwater streams, usually on mud bottoms (Ref. 44894). Juveniles are found mainly among mangrove roots in the more saline areas of lagoons and estuaries (Ref. 6028, 79840). Carnivorous (Ref. 79840). Marketed fresh (Ref. 12693). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 August 2018 Ref. (123251)
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| harmless |
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