Family: |
Oxudercidae (Mudskippers), subfamily: Periophthalminae |
Max. size: |
16.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine |
Distribution: |
Known only from Austalia. |
Diagnosis: |
Distinguished by the following characteristics: total elements in D2 24-28; length 27.0-29.8% SL ; length of D2 base 43.2-47.9% SL; first D2 element usually segmented and unbranched; longitudinal scale count 90-136; predorsal scales 30-53; lower jaw teeth notched (Ref. 5218). |
Biology: |
Amphibious air-breather (Ref. 31184). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 February 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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