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The Spinycheek gudgeon (Eleotris acanthopoma) is a fish of the family Eleotridae that grows up to 14 cm.
Description
The spinycheek gudgeon is a sleeper goby (Eleotridae) from coastal, brackish and fresh water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 14 cm and has an elongate, dark-brown body with a broad, flattened head and a backward-pointing spine on the gill cover. As a nocturnal bottom-dweller it hides by day among roots and stones of river mouths and hunts small fish, shrimp and insect larvae at night. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Spinycheek gudgeon?
The Spinycheek gudgeon is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Flattened head with an opercular spine; nocturnal sleeper goby
Where does the Spinycheek gudgeon live?
The Spinycheek gudgeon is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Indo-West Pacific
How big does the Spinycheek gudgeon get?
The Spinycheek gudgeon grows to a maximum of about 14 cm. On average the species is around 8 cm.
Is the Spinycheek gudgeon dangerous to humans?
No, the Spinycheek gudgeon is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Spinycheek gudgeon edible?
The Spinycheek gudgeon is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Eleotris
More from the family Eleotridae
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