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Pacific Fat Sleeper

Dormitator latifrons

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Gobiiformes ›Family: Eleotridae ›Genus: Dormitator

About

Dormitator latifrons (Pacific fat sleeper) is a species of sleeper goby found on the Pacific coast of the Americas from around Palos Verdes, California, to Peru, where it can be found in stagnant or sluggish fresh or brackish waters or nearby marine waters. Males of this species can reach a length of 41 cm (16 in), while females grow to 39 cm (15 in). Most do not exceed 25 cm (9.8 in). A maximum weight of 1.2 kg (2.6 lb) has been recorded. This...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pacific Fat Sleeper?
The scientific name of Pacific Fat Sleeper is Dormitator latifrons.
What kingdom does Pacific Fat Sleeper belong to?
Pacific Fat Sleeper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Pacific Fat Sleeper belong to?
Pacific Fat Sleeper belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Pacific Fat Sleeper belong to?
Pacific Fat Sleeper belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Pacific Fat Sleeper belong to?
Pacific Fat Sleeper belongs to the order Gobiiformes.
What family does Pacific Fat Sleeper belong to?
Pacific Fat Sleeper belongs to the family Eleotridae.
What genus does Pacific Fat Sleeper belong to?
Pacific Fat Sleeper belongs to the genus Dormitator.