Bony fish
Snakehead Gudgeon
Giuris margaritaceus
Also known as: Aporos Sleeper, Eleotris Serpent, Floral Snakehead Gudgeon, Gudgeon, Ornate Sleeper, Sleeper Goby, Snake-headed Gudgeon, Giuris margaritacea
ALSO KNOWN AS
- Aporos Sleeper
- Eleotris Serpent
- Floral Snakehead Gudgeon
- Gudgeon
- Ornate Sleeper
- Sleeper Goby
- Snake-headed Gudgeon
- Giuris margaritacea
LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2025
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Overview
Found over mud bottoms, often amongst dense vegetation, in freshwater, inshore estuaries, flood plains, rivers, coastal streams and swamps.
Widespread Africa to Oceania
These Gobies spend their juvenile time in the sea but as adults most live in freshwater.
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How to identify
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Habitat & where to find it
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LIVES IN
Found over mud bottoms, often amongst dense vegetation, in freshwater, inshore estuaries, flood plains, rivers, coastal streams and swamps.
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Adult photos 2
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ALL STAGES
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