Pointed-Head Gudgeon

Facts about the Pointed-Head Gudgeon. This unique Pointed-Head Gudgeon is found in the Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and along the African Coast. The Pointed-Head Gudgeon is known by different names which include Duckbill Sleeper, Butis Butis, Crazy Fish, or the Upside Down Sleeper. One interesting fact about the Pointed-Head Gudgeon is that it swims vertically or upside down when it wants to hunt. The Pointed-Head Gudgeon does not have very attractive colors and is rather drab in its appearance. Also, the Pointed-Head Gudgeon is a predatory fish which can feed on other smaller fish in its range. The Pointed-Head Gudgeon are found in well vegetated waters, although it is not uncommon to find them in Mangrove Swamps.

The Pointed-Head Gudgeon can grow up to 5.9 inches. This makes it rather large fish and would need a large tank to survive. It is also important to highlight the fact that the Pointed-Head Gudgeon might not be ideal for the Aquarium if beauty is your goal. The Pointed-Head Gudgeon has other characteristics that make it a delight, but beauty is not one of them. In comparison to their body size, the Pointed-Head Gudgeon have very small eyes. Furthermore, their nostrils are positioned on both sides of their snout. The Pointed-Head Gudgeon would require a well cultured habitat to do well.

The Pointed-Head Gudgeon has a very scaly body. Virtually all parts of the body have scales with the Dorsal fin located towards the middle of its body. Beyond the names that have been mentioned earlier, the Pointed-Head Gudgeon is also known as Flat-headed Gudgeon, Crocodile Fish, Crimson-tipped Gudgeon and Bony-snouted Gudgeon. It is essential to mention that these names are those which are in English. There are so many other names which it bears, which are not in the English language. The Pointed-Head Gudgeon has made its mark in various waters of the world due to its dark coloration.

The Pointed-Head Gudgeon love to feed on worms, small fish, and crustaceans. The Pointed-Head Gudgeon are very active in the night or in the twilight of the day. Also, it has been observed that the Pointed-Head Gudgeon are found in the Muddy waters of a Lagoon. This means that they can survive in various habitats. Interestingly, there have been numerous sightings of the Pointed-Head Gudgeon in upriver. The Pointed-Head Gudgeon also has the ability to change its color to a considerable extent to match its environment. The Pointed-Head Gudgeon has been known to align to surfaces that make it look as if it is upside down. It takes this position so that it can pounce on its prey when it least expects.

Furthermore, the Pointed-Head Gudgeon is sold for Human consumption and Aquarium business. It is important to International trade for most countries. The population of the Pointed-Head Gudgeon is in good range and it is not considered to be under any form of threat. Furthermore, it is territorial in its mannerism. This means that you cannot put two of this fish in the same tank. In order to get the best out of the Pointed-Head Gudgeon, you can use a tank that has the capacity for 150 gallons for it. Generally, there are many interesting facts about this Pointed-Head Gudgeon that make it a delight to observe.