Dusky Sleeper (Eleotris fusca)

Also known as Bicolor Sleeper Goby, Broadhead Sleeper, Brown Gudgeon, Brown Sleeper, Brown Spine-cheek Gudgeon, Dusky Sleeper Goby, Freshwater Gudgeon, Gudgeon, Sleeper Goby, Sleepers, Spiny-cheek Sleepers

Description

Also known as Bicolor Sleeper Goby, Broadhead Sleeper, Brown Gudgeon, Brown Sleeper, Brown Spine-cheek Gudgeon, Dusky Sleeper Goby, Freshwater Gudgeon, Gudgeon, Sleeper Goby, Sleepers, Spiny-cheek Sleepers.

Found over mud bottoms, in lower reaches of freshwater estuaries, lagoons and streams.
Juveniles found in marine water around mangrove roots of estuaries and lagoons.
They feed on benthic zooplankton.
Length - 26cm
Depth - 0-5m
Widespread Indo-West Pacific

These Gobies spend their juvenile time in the sea but as adults most live in freshwater. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Eleotris-fusca.htm

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