Family Eleotridae - Bully sleepers
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Class |
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Teleostei |
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No. of Genera in Ref |
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35 |
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No. of Species in Ref |
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150 |
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Environment |
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Fresh : Yes |
Brackish : Yes |
Marine : Yes |
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Aquarium |
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some |
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Remark |
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Distribution: circumglobal (Ref. 92840); of most tropical and subtropical areas; rare in temperate areas. Description: Separate pelvic fins, or fused to various extents. Mouth never subterminal. Cycloid or ctenoid scales. Dorsal fin 2-8 flexible spines. Vertebrae 25-28. Branchiostegal rays 6. Maximum length about 60 cm (reported for Dormitator maculatus).
Characterized further by exhibiting heavy scalation (Ref. 92840) |
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Etymology |
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Greek, eleotris = the name of a Nile fish |
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Division |
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Marine |
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Reproductive guild |
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guarders |
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