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The Mekong mudskipper (Periophthalmodon septemradiatus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The Mekong mudskipper is a mudskipper (Oxudercidae) from tidal and mangrove areas of the Mekong basin in Southeast Asia. The species grows to about 10 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. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Mekong mudskipper?
The Mekong mudskipper has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Mekong mudskipper live?
The Mekong mudskipper lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Asia: Myanmar, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Andaman Is.
How big does the Mekong mudskipper get?
The Mekong mudskipper grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Mekong mudskipper dangerous to humans?
No, the Mekong 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 Periophthalmodon
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