Bony Snouted Gudgeon (Butis butis)

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Contents 1 Alternative names 1.1 Synonyms 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

Alternative names

Bony Snouted Gudgeon, Duckbill Sleeper, Crazy Fish, Crocodile Fish, Upside Down Sleeper, Crimson-Tipped Gudgeon, Crimson-Tipped Flathead Gudgeon, Pointed-Head Gudgeon, Flat-Headed Gudgeon

Synonyms

Cheilodipterus butis, Eleotris butis, Eleotris amboinensis, Eleotris melanopterus, Elestris butis

Sexing

It is difficult to visually sex this fish.

Tank compatibility

This fish should not be kept with smaller fish as they will be eaten. Will be generally peaceful towards larger fish but maybe aggressive and territorial to fish with similar habits.

Diet

A carnivorous fish preferring shrimp, bloodworm, brine shrimp and may also be weened onto pellets and flake.

Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

Environment Specifics

This fish prefers a brackish environment with plenty of tall plants combined with some open swimming space. It can be adapted to both marine and freshwater conditions.

Behaviour

A curious fish in that it will hunt and swim upside down, it is generally quite inactive however.

Identification

This fish well get darker and lighter depending on their environment. They are elongated fish which generally have a wide black lateral band from nose to caudal peduncle, bordered by lighter bands. The eyes are set high on the top of the head and the mouth is wide.

Pictures

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Fish Profiles
• Aqualand Pets Plus
• Practical Fishkeeping