| Family: |
Eleotridae (Bully sleepers) |
| Max. size: |
7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7; dH range: 7, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Oceania: eastern Papua New Guinea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 13-14 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits rivers and ponds. Forms schools that hover over the bottom. Commonly found in rainforest streams. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 10 May 2020 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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