Common Names
Species of Eleotris are known by various common names, including sleepers, mudskippers, and gobies. These names reflect their habitat preferences and their ability to live in oxygen-poor environments.
Characteristics
Eleotris species share several distinctive characteristics:
- Elongated body with a flattened head
- Large mouth with prominent lips
- Small, widely spaced eyes
- Single dorsal fin with a spiny anterior portion and a soft posterior portion
- Two separate anal fins
- Pelvic fins fused into a disc-like structure
Environment
Eleotris species are primarily found in freshwater and brackish water environments, such as rivers, estuaries, mangroves, and swamps. They are often found in areas with muddy or sandy bottoms and abundant vegetation. Some species are tolerant of low oxygen levels and can even survive out of water for short periods.
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