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Gobiomorus maculatus (Günther, 1859) Pacific sleeper |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Eleotridae (Bully sleepers) | |||
| Max. size: | 27 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; brackish | |||
| Distribution: | North to South America: Pacific drainage between the Río Yaqui, Mexico to Peru. | |||
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| 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 (Ref. 36880). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 December 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||