Eye-spot Sleeper
NameEye-spot Sleeper
Scientific NameOxyeleotris urophthalmus
Common NamesEye-spot Sleeper, Marbled Gudgeon, Sleeper Goby
FamilyEleotridae
OriginSoutheast Asia, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)100
Max Size (Inches)16
Water TypeFreshwater to Brackish
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarge Cichlids, Large Catfish, Other large predatory fish
Description
The Eye-spot Sleeper (*Oxyeleotris urophthalmus*) is a large, predatory gudgeon native to Southeast Asia, known for its mottled or banded camouflage. It is an ambush predator that prefers to hide among roots and substrate, waiting for prey.
