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The Kalolo mudskipper (Periophthalmus kalolo) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 14 cm.
Oceania: Andaman Is., American Samoa, Australia, Solomon Is., China, Fiji and others
Description
The Kalolo mudskipper is a mudskipper (Oxudercidae) from tidal and mangrove areas of the Indo-West Pacific and East Africa. The species grows to about 14 cm and has an elongate, brown-grey body with high-set, bulging eyes. 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; it defends a territory and digs burrows. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Kalolo mudskipper?
The Kalolo mudskipper has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Kalolo mudskipper live?
The Kalolo mudskipper lives in brackish water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Oceania: Andaman Is., American Samoa, Australia, Solomon Is., China, Fiji and others
How big does the Kalolo mudskipper get?
The Kalolo mudskipper grows to a maximum of about 14 cm.
Is the Kalolo mudskipper dangerous to humans?
No, the Kalolo 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
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