Fin's Fish Guide
The Bumblebee (Ophiocara porocephala) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Eleotridae that grows up to 34 cm.
Indo-West Pacific; brackish estuaries, river mouths and freshwater creeks.
Description
The northern mud gudgeon is a sleeper goby of the family Eleotridae from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 34 cm and has a stocky, dark body with a broad head and a large mouth. As a euryhaline species it inhabits brackish estuaries, river mouths and freshwater creeks, often among mangroves and vegetation. As a bottom predator it often lies hidden and ambushes passing small fishes, crustaceans and insects. Sleepers owe their name to their motionless, seemingly sleeping posture. The species is eaten locally and is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bumblebee?
The Bumblebee has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern. Euryhaline sleeper goby of mangrove estuaries; bottom ambush predator.
Where does the Bumblebee live?
The Bumblebee lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Indo-West Pacific; brackish estuaries, river mouths and freshwater creeks.
How big does the Bumblebee get?
The Bumblebee grows to a maximum of about 34 cm. On average the species is around 20 cm.
Is the Bumblebee dangerous to humans?
No, the Bumblebee is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Bumblebee edible?
The Bumblebee is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Ophiocara
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