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Eleotris amblyopsis (Cope, 1871) Large-scaled spinycheek sleeper |
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photo by
Holm, E. |
| Family: | Eleotridae (Bully sleepers) | |||
| Max. size: | 8.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine, amphidromous | |||
| Distribution: | North to South America: Atlantic drainage between South Carolina, USA and to French Guiana. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 9-9 | |||
| Biology: | Encountered in fresh water as well as in hyper-saline environments (Ref. 13628). Benthic and hides between rocks or undergrowth during the day. Carnivorous, feeds on fish and crustaceans (Ref. 36880). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 December 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||