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The Pacific fat sleeper (Dormitator latifrons) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Eleotridae that grows up to 41 cm.
Eastern Pacific of Central and South America; estuaries and coastal creeks.
Description
The Pacific fat sleeper is a sleeper goby of the family Eleotridae occurring along the eastern Pacific of Central and South America. The species grows to about 41 cm and has a stocky, brown body with a broad, blunt head. It inhabits estuaries, stagnant ditches and slow-flowing creeks between the sea and lowland and tolerates strongly varying salinities. On sandy and muddy bottoms it ingests much mud and detritus and also filters plankton. The species is eaten locally and kept in aquaculture. It is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Pacific fat sleeper?
The Pacific fat sleeper has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Stocky body with a broad, blunt head; tolerates strongly varying salinities in estuaries.
Where does the Pacific fat sleeper live?
The Pacific fat sleeper lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Pacific of Central and South America; estuaries and coastal creeks.
How big does the Pacific fat sleeper get?
The Pacific fat sleeper grows to a maximum of about 41 cm. On average the species is around 25 cm.
Is the Pacific fat sleeper dangerous to humans?
No, the Pacific fat sleeper is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Pacific fat sleeper edible?
Yes, the Pacific fat sleeper is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Dormitator
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