The Largefin mudskipper (Periophthalmus magnuspinnatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The Largefin mudskipper is a mudskipper (Oxudercidae) from tidal and mangrove areas of the northwest Pacific, off East 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 Largefin mudskipper?
The Largefin mudskipper has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Largefin mudskipper live?
The Largefin mudskipper lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Largefin mudskipper get?
The Largefin mudskipper grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Largefin mudskipper dangerous to humans?
No, the Largefin mudskipper is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Periophthalmus
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