Pearse's mudskipper

Periophthalmus novemradiatus

Fish in Bay of Bengal

Tropical
Regional distribution
Indian Ocean
South Asia
Fusiform
Small
Tropical fish

Pearse's mudskipper (Periophthalmus novemradiatus) or Indian dwarf mudskipper, is a species of mudskippers native to marine and brackish waters along the coasts of the Bay of Bengal. This species is amphibious, dwelling in intertidal areas.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Gobies and Allies
Family: Gobiidae
Genus: Periophthalmus
Maximum length: 10 cm
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Indian Ocean: India.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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