Family : Eleotridae (Sleepers) , subfamily: Eleotrinae
Order : Perciformes  (perch-likes)
Class : Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Fishbase Name : Dusky sleeper
Fish Name : Eleotris fusca
Max size : 26.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; Ref. 5493)
Environment : demersal; amphidromous
Climate : tropical; 25; 45°N - 27°S
Global Importance : fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)Distribution : Indo-West Pacific: East Africa to French Polynesia.
Diagnosis : Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-8.
Biology : Adults inhabit lagoons, estuaries and freshwater (Ref. 6028, 48637, 79840). They occur in the lower reaches of freshwater streams, usually on mud bottoms (Ref. 44894). Juveniles are found mainly among mangrove roots in the more saline areas of lagoons and estuaries (Ref. 6028, 79840). Carnivorous (Ref. 79840). Marketed fresh (Ref. 12693)
Threatened : Dangerous:  
Dangerous : harmless
Coordinator :
Main Ref : Maugé, L.A.. 1986. (Ref. 6802)

India country information
Common Names : Dusky sleeper
Status : native
Salinity : brackish, marine
Uses : no uses