Barred mudskipper (Periophthalmus argentilineatus)

Scientific name: Periophthalmus argentilineatus Valenciennes, 1837

The Barred mudskipper (Periophthalmus argentilineatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Gobiidae. Native range: Indo-Pacific, southern Red Sea to South Africa, east to the Marianas and Samoa; north to Ryukyu Islands, south to western Australia and Oceania.

Biology

A resident intertidal species with homing behavior and amphibious air-breather found in brackish mud flats in mangrove and nipa palm areas. Occasionally in the lower parts of freshwater streams. Actively shuttling back and forth between rock pools and air. Feed on worms, crustaceans, and insects. Can stay out of the water for up to 37 h if kept moist.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Periophthalmus argentilineatus
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 19.0
Depth range: 0–2 m (0–7 ft)
Environment: Marine; freshwater; brackish; reef-associated; amphidromous; depth range 0 - 2 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: southern Red Sea to South Africa, east to the Marianas and Samoa; north to Ryukyu Islands, south to western Australia and Oceania.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)