The dusky sleeper is a small, robust fish typically reaching 6-8 inches in length and weighing up to 1 pound. It inhabits brackish and freshwater environments, often found in estuaries and mangroves. With a mottled brown coloration, it feeds on small invertebrates and fish. Dusky sleepers exhibit solitary behavior and are known for their sedentary lifestyle. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Dusky sleeper
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Dusky sleeper
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