Spotted sleeper (Eleotris picta)

Scientific name: Eleotris picta Kner, 1863

Spotted sleeper (Eleotris picta)

The Spotted sleeper (Eleotris picta) is a freshwater fish of the family Eleotridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 25–33°C (77–91°F). Native range: North to South America, Pacific slope of California, USA to Peru and at the Galapagos Islands.

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Temperature
25–33°C (77–91°F)

Biology

Inhabits rivers of low to high current velocity and stagnant waters between sea level and 100 m elevation, generally occurs in freshwaters but sometimes in slightly brackish river mouths. More abundant near the coast and only large individuals are found upstream. Benthic species that lies waiting for prey, shrimps and fish under stones or overhanging shorelines.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Eleotris picta
Family
Eleotridae (Sleepers)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
44.0
Common length
25.0
Environment
Freshwater; brackish; demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
North to South America: Pacific slope of California, USA to Peru and at the Galapagos Islands.
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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