Author: (Linnaeus, 1758)
FBname: Mudfish
Comments: Very common in inundated areas.  Bury themselves in the mud when the pools are drying up.  Feed mainly on fish and mollusks; also crustaceans, diatoms, detritus and bottom organisms (Ref. 248). Omnivorous and reproduction takes place in the rainy saison (Ref. 78218). Max. size for West Africa and Lower Guinea: 650mm TL (Ref. 57129, 81644).