Pacific sleeper
📖 Overview
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 .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pacific sleeper is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pacific sleeper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pacific sleeper is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pacific sleeper is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Subtropical; 24°C - 33°C North to South America: Pacific drainage between the Río Yaqui, Mexico to Peru.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Pacific sleeper · Sleeper |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Guavina-mexicana |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Cawa · dormilón manchado · Guavina · Guavina del Pacífico |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleotris lembus | Günther | 1861 | Synonym |
| Gobiomorus lateralis | Gill | 1860 | Synonym |
| Lembus maculatus | Günther | 1859 | Synonym |
| Philypnus lateralis | Gill | 1860 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 41 records indexed .
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