The Golden sleeper (Hypseleotris cyprinoides) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Eleotridae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The golden sleeper is a small sleeper goby from coastal, estuarine and fresh water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 8 cm and has a stocky, golden-brown to silvery body. As a near-bottom fish it lives in slow rivers, ditches and estuaries among water plants and feeds on small zooplankton, insect larvae and small crustaceans. The fish is harmless to humans and has no commercial value. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Golden sleeper?
The Golden sleeper has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly yellow-gold and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Golden sleeper live?
The Golden sleeper lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Golden sleeper get?
The Golden sleeper grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Golden sleeper dangerous to humans?
No, the Golden sleeper is harmless to humans.
Is the Golden sleeper edible?
The Golden sleeper is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Hypseleotris
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