Pacific sleeper (Gobiomorus maculatus)

Scientific name: Gobiomorus maculatus G?nther, 1859

Pacific sleeper (Gobiomorus maculatus)

The Pacific sleeper (Gobiomorus maculatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Eleotridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–33°C (75–91°F). Native range: North to South America, Pacific drainage between the R?o Yaqui, Mexico to Peru.

Pacific sleeper care at a glance

Temperature
24–33°C (75–91°F)

Biology

Inhabit rivers, creeks and lakes from the brackish swamps to sea level to 115 m elevation. Young are very abundant near the coast, suggesting reproduction in marine or brackish waters. Eats crustaceans and fish.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Gobiomorus maculatus
Family
Eleotridae (Sleepers)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
27.0
Environment
Freshwater; brackish; demersal
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
North to South America: Pacific drainage between the R?o Yaqui, Mexico to Peru.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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