Gobiomorus maculatus (Günther, 1859)

Pacific sleeper

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Eleotridae \| Eleotrinae
Synonyms	Lembus maculatus, Philypnus lateralis, Eleotris lembus, ... more
Common names	Cawa, Guavina, Helmitorkkuja, ... more

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Main reference

Kullander, S.O. 2003. (Ref. 50190)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 27.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 50190)

Environment

Demersal; freshwater; brackish

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 24°C - 33°C (Ref. 36880)

North to South America: Pacific drainage between the Río Yaqui, Mexico to Peru.
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Inhabit rivers, creeks and lakes from the brackish swamps to sea level to 115 m elevation. Young are very abundant near the coast, suggesting reproduction in marine or brackish waters. Eats crustaceans and fish (Ref. 36880).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)

PD₅₀ = 0.6250

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (40 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

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Modified by Capuli, Estelita Emily

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