African mudhopper
Periophthalmus kalolo
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African mudhopper (Periophthalmus kalolo) is a marine fish of the family Oxudercidae, in the order Gobiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 14 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–2 m. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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The African mudhopper (Periophthalmus kalolo) is a saltwater fish reaching about 14.1 cm in length. It is an amphibious mudskipper that uses its pectoral fins to move on land and can breathe through its skin when moist, inhabiting intertidal mudflats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 14,100000381469727 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 0-2m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Gobiiformes |
| Famille | Oxudercidae |
| Espèces | Periophthalmus kalolo |
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