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| image_caption = 51 cm sleepy cod caught in Queensland in 2018 |
| image_caption = 51 cm sleepy cod caught in Queensland in 2018 |
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| status = LC |
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| taxon = Oxyeleotris lineolata |
| taxon = Oxyeleotris lineolata |
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| authority = ([[Franz Steindachner|Steindachner]], 1867) |
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The '''sleepy cod''' (''Oxyeleotris lineolata'') is a medium-sized [[ |
The '''sleepy cod''' (''Oxyeleotris lineolata'') is a medium-sized fish in the family [[Butidae]], native to [[tropical]] fresh waters of northern [[Australia]] and questionably from [[New Guinea]]. It is a member of the order [[Perciformes]], thus is unrelated to the true cods in the order [[Gadiformes]]. Neither are they closely related to the Australian freshwater cods such as the [[Murray cod]] of the genus ''[[Maccullochella]]''. |
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They are one of the most favoured freshwater fish in Australia for eating, having white, flaky flesh, low fat content, and a mild flavour. |
They are one of the most favoured freshwater fish in Australia for eating, having white, flaky flesh, low fat content, and a mild flavour. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.nativefish.asn.au/ |
*[http://www.nativefish.asn.au/home/page/Sleepy-Cod Native Fish Australia - Sleepy Cod page] |
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* [http://fishbase.org/Photos/PicturesSummary.php?ID=22769&what=species Photograph] |
* [http://fishbase.org/Photos/PicturesSummary.php?ID=22769&what=species Photograph] |
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[[Category:Freshwater fish of Australia]] |
[[Category:Freshwater fish of Australia]] |
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[[Category:Fish described in 1867|sleepy cod]] |
[[Category:Fish described in 1867|sleepy cod]] |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Gobiiformes |
| Family: | Butidae |
| Genus: | Oxyeleotris |
| Species: | O. lineolata
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| Oxyeleotris lineolata (Steindachner, 1867)
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The sleepy cod (Oxyeleotris lineolata) is a medium-sized fish in the family Butidae, native to tropical fresh waters of northern Australia and questionably from New Guinea. It is a member of the order Perciformes, thus is unrelated to the true cods in the order Gadiformes. Neither are they closely related to the Australian freshwater cods such as the Murray cod of the genus Maccullochella.
They are one of the most favoured freshwater fish in Australia for eating, having white, flaky flesh, low fat content, and a mild flavour.
Morphology and biology
[edit]The sleepy cod can reach a length of 51 cm (20 in), though most do not exceed 20 cm (7.9 in).[1] Fish up to 3 kg (6.6 lb) have been caught by anglers.[2]
They are dark brown along the back and paler on the sides, with fuzzy dark lines running along scale rows.[2] Juveniles have a white or cream patch running along the back and top of the head, with brown sides and a white belly.[2]
Females spawn in the benthic zone from October to February. Males guard nests of up to 70,000 eggs until larvae hatch, usually after 5–7 days.
They are usually found in quiet or slow-flowing water in freshwater rivers, creeks, and billabongs throughout northern Australia.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Oxyeleotris lineolata". FishBase. April 2013 version.
- ^ a b c d Gomon, Martin. "Sleepy Cod, Oxyeleotris lineolata". Fishes of Australia. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
External links
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