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The Senegal sleeper (Eleotris senegalensis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Eleotridae that grows up to 22 cm.
Description
Eleotris senegalensis is a sleeper goby (family Eleotridae) of West Africa. The species reaches about 22 cm and has an elongate, dark brown body with a blunt head. It lives in fresh and brackish water along the coast, often in the lower reaches of rivers, creeks and lagoons. As a nocturnal ambush predator it hunts small fishes, crustaceans and insects. The species tolerates varying salinity and is of little commercial value. It is harmless to humans. Little is known in detail about its reproduction, though many sleepers have a planktonic larval stage at sea.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Senegal sleeper?
The Senegal sleeper has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Sleeper goby that inhabits fresh and brackish water; nocturnal ambush predator on the bottom.
Where does the Senegal sleeper live?
The Senegal sleeper lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. West Africa, in fresh and brackish water along the coast.
How big does the Senegal sleeper get?
The Senegal sleeper grows to a maximum of about 22 cm.
Is the Senegal sleeper dangerous to humans?
No, the Senegal sleeper is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Senegal sleeper edible?
The Senegal sleeper is not usually eaten.
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