African mudhopper
Periophthalmus kalolo
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Saltwater
소개
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 |
| 서식 수심 | 0-2m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
수질 유형
Saltwater
서식 수심
0-2m
Taxonomy
| 목(目) | Gobiiformes |
| 과(科) | Oxudercidae |
| 종 | Periophthalmus kalolo |
자주 묻는 질문
How big does African mudhopper get?
African mudhopper can grow up to 14.100000381469727 cm long.
Where is African mudhopper found?
Estuaries
What family does African mudhopper belong to?
African mudhopper (Periophthalmus kalolo) belongs to the family Oxudercidae in the order Gobiiformes.
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