Four-eyed sleeper
📖 Overview
Inhabits inshore waters, sometimes entering fresh water . Feeds on crustaceans and small fishes. Marketed fresh .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10; Vertebrae: 26 - 27. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Four-eyed sleeper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Four-eyed sleeper is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Four-eyed sleeper is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; amphidromous . Tropical found in Japan and China (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans and small fishes
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Four-eyed sleeper is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Four-eyed sleeper is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Four-eyed sleeper has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Chinese Gudgeon · Four-eyed Sleeper |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Janomehaze · ジャノメハゼ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Китайский бострихт |
| 🌍THA | ปลาบู่หางจุด |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 中華烏塘鱧 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bostrichthys sinensis | Lacepède | 1801 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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