The Annobon sleeper (Eleotris annobonensis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Eleotridae that grows up to 12 cm.
Description
The Annobon sleeper is a sleeper goby (Eleotridae) from fresh and brackish water of lower river reaches and coastal lakes of the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, around Annobon. The species grows to about 10 cm and has an elongate, dark-brown body with a broad head and separate pelvic fins. As a bottom-oriented ambush hunter it shelters among roots, stones and leaf litter and seizes small fish, crustaceans and insects. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Annobon sleeper?
The Annobon sleeper has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Annobon sleeper live?
The Annobon sleeper lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Annobon sleeper get?
The Annobon sleeper grows to a maximum of about 12 cm.
Is the Annobon sleeper dangerous to humans?
No, the Annobon sleeper is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Eleotris
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