Sleepy cod
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Adults inhabit rivers, creeks and billabongs, usually in quiet or slow-flowing water among vegetation, around log debris or beneath undercut banks. Feed on insects, fishes and crustaceans. Spawn between October and February. The male guards the nest, which is located on a solid surface, frequently on the ceiling of a rock crevice or on a submerged log. Each nest contains up to 70, 000 eggs. The incubation period lasts between 5-7 days .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sleepy cod is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Sleepy cod is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Sleepy cod is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 20°C - 28°C
🌿 Ecology
insects, fishes and crustaceans
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | sleepy cod · sleepy gudgeon |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleotris lineolata | Steindachner | 1867 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 13 records indexed .
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