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The Gold-spotted mudskipper (Periophthalmus chrysospilos) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 13 cm.
Description
The Gold-spotted mudskipper is a mudskipper (Oxudercidae) from tidal and mangrove areas of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 13 cm and has an elongate, brown-grey body with high-set, bulging eyes. The body bears numerous golden spots. At low tide it crawls and skips over the exposed mud with its muscular pectoral fins, breathes air through skin and gill cavity and hunts small crustaceans, insects and worms. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Gold-spotted mudskipper?
The Gold-spotted mudskipper has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Gold-spotted mudskipper live?
The Gold-spotted mudskipper lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Asia: India, Indonesia, Thailand
How big does the Gold-spotted mudskipper get?
The Gold-spotted mudskipper grows to a maximum of about 13 cm.
Is the Gold-spotted mudskipper dangerous to humans?
No, the Gold-spotted mudskipper is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Periophthalmus
More from the family Gobiidae
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