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The Barecheek sleeper (Butis gymnopomus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Eleotridae that grows up to 12 cm.
Asia: Solomon Is., Taiwan/Ch Taipei, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and others
Description
The barecheek sleeper is a sleeper goby (Eleotridae) from fresh and brackish water of lower river reaches and mangroves in the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 10 cm and has an elongate, dark-brown body with a flattened head, a large mouth and separate pelvic fins. As a bottom-oriented ambush hunter it shelters among roots and leaf litter, often head-up, and seizes small fish, crustaceans and insects. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Barecheek sleeper?
The Barecheek sleeper has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Barecheek sleeper live?
The Barecheek sleeper lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Asia: Solomon Is., Taiwan/Ch Taipei, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and others
How big does the Barecheek sleeper get?
The Barecheek sleeper grows to a maximum of about 12 cm.
Is the Barecheek sleeper dangerous to humans?
No, the Barecheek sleeper is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Butis
More from the family Eleotridae
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