Duckbill sleeper
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| Butis butis (Hamilton, 1822) |
The duckbill sleeper (Butis butis) is a species of fish in the Eleotridae family. It is found in Mozambique and South Africa. It normally positions itself flush with the surface, appearing horizontal, vertical and even upside down. It uses this positioning to ambushing prey.
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- Skelton, P. 1996. Butis butis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 04 August 2007.
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