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The Broadhead sleeper (Eleotris fusca) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Eleotridae that grows up to 26 cm.
Indo-Pacific, in lagoons, estuaries and the lower reaches of freshwater streams, usually on muddy bottoms.
Description
The dusky sleeper is a sleeper goby (family Eleotridae) of the Indo-Pacific. The species reaches about 26 cm and has an elongate, dark brown body with a blunt head. Adults inhabit lagoons, estuaries and the lower reaches of freshwater streams, usually on mud bottoms, while juveniles live among vegetation; the species tolerates fresh, brackish and salt water. It is a nocturnal ambush predator that hunts small fishes, crustaceans and insects. The species is of modest commercial value and is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Broadhead sleeper?
The Broadhead sleeper has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Tolerates fresh, brackish and salt water; hunts at night from an ambush on the bottom.
Where does the Broadhead sleeper live?
The Broadhead sleeper lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Indo-Pacific, in lagoons, estuaries and the lower reaches of freshwater streams, usually on muddy bottoms.
How big does the Broadhead sleeper get?
The Broadhead sleeper grows to a maximum of about 26 cm.
Is the Broadhead sleeper dangerous to humans?
No, the Broadhead sleeper is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Broadhead sleeper edible?
The Broadhead sleeper is rarely eaten.
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