The Pellegrin's sleeper (Eleotris pellegrini) is a brackish-water fish of the family Eleotridae that grows up to 23 cm.
Description
The Pellegrin's sleeper is a sleeper goby (Eleotridae) from fresh and brackish water of lower river reaches, estuaries and mangroves of West-Central Africa. The species grows to about 15 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, plants and leaf litter and seizes small fish, crustaceans and insects. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Pellegrin's sleeper?
The Pellegrin's sleeper has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Pellegrin's sleeper live?
The Pellegrin's sleeper lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Pellegrin's sleeper get?
The Pellegrin's sleeper grows to a maximum of about 23 cm.
Is the Pellegrin's sleeper dangerous to humans?
No, the Pellegrin's sleeper is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Eleotris
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