| Family: |
Eleotridae (Bully sleepers) |
| Max. size: |
10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia and Oceania: Widely distributed north of the central dividing range in the Markham, Gogol, Ramu, Sepik, and Mamberamo river systems in northeastern New Guinea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-15; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 11-15; Vertebrae: 32-34 |
| Biology: |
Generally lives in slow-flowing, shaded streams, in rocky pools or well-vegetated sections. Also found in swampy areas. Occurs at altitudinal range from near sea level to at least 1200 m. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 May 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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