Smallscaled spinycheek sleeper
📖 Overview
Smallscaled spinycheek sleeper (Eleotris perniger) is a ray-finned fish of the family Eleotridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Smallscaled spinycheek sleeper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Smallscaled spinycheek sleeper is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Smallscaled spinycheek sleeper is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; demersal; amphidromous . Tropical Central Atlantic: Trinidad, Martinique and from St.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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