Sleeper gobies [Bostrychus]

Description

Bostrychus is a genus of fish in the family Eleotridae, commonly referred to as sleeper gobies. These fish are found in marine, brackish, and freshwater environments across the Indo-Pacific region. They are characterized by their elongated bodies, large mouths, and the ability to breathe air, allowing some species to survive in oxygen-poor water. They are benthic, often found resting on or burrowing in soft substrates.

Species

Blueband Goby [Valenciennea strigata]

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Diamond Watchman Goby [Valenciennea puellaris]

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Sleeper Banded Goby [Amblygobius phalaena]

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Sleeper Blue Dot Goby [Valenciennea sexguttata]

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Taxonomy