Giuris margaritacea

Giuris margaritacea

Snakehead gudgeon, Aporos sleeper, Ornate sleeper

Kingdom
Phylum
Order
Family
Genus
SPECIES
Giuris margaritacea
Weight
165-171
5.8-6
goz
g oz 
Length
23-29
9.1-11.4
cminch
cm inch 

Giuris margaritacea, the snakehead gudgeon, Aporos sleeper, or ornate sleeper, is a species of fish in the family Eleotridae found in marine, brackish, and fresh waters from Madagascar to Melanesia. This species grows to a total length of 29 cm (11 in) with a maximum recorded weight of 171 g (6.0 oz). This species is important to the local peoples as a food fish. This species is the only known member of the genus Giuris.

Habits and Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Seasonal behavior

Diet and Nutrition

References

1. Giuris margaritacea Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giuris_margaritacea
2. Giuris margaritacea on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/196317/123380986

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