Snakehead Gudgeons ( Goby )5"

Snakehead gudgeons are a group of small to medium-sized freshwater fish belonging to the genus Giuris (family Eleotridae). They’re often confused with true snakeheads (Channa spp.), but they are not related — they’re actually gudgeon-type sleepers.

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Key Facts

• Scientific name (common species): Giuris margaritacea
• Other names: Snakehead sleeper, Ornate sleeper
• Family: Eleotridae (gudgeons and sleepers)
• Distribution: Widely found in Southeast Asia, Papua New Guinea, Australia, and Pacific islands
• Size: Usually 10–20 cm, but some can reach 30+ cm in the wild