Common Mudskipper
Periophthalmus kalolo
Also known as: African Mudhopper, African Mudskipper, Atlantic Mudskipper, Graceful Mudskipper, Gudgeon, Kalolo Mudskipper, Mudskipper, Sailfin Mudskipper, Silverline Mudskipper
- African Mudhopper
- African Mudskipper
- Atlantic Mudskipper
- Graceful Mudskipper
- Gudgeon
- Kalolo Mudskipper
- Mudskipper
- Sailfin Mudskipper
- Silverline Mudskipper
Overview
Found singly, or in schools, zipping about, over mud, rubble, and sandy areas, of mangroves and in rock-pools, on the intertidal shoreline.
These are air breathing gobies.
These little guys are amphibious air-breathers and use their Pectoral fins to walk on land, they thrive on the shore line where they interact with each other while finding food and shelter.
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-Pacific
- Country only · 3
Found singly, or in schools, zipping about, over mud, rubble, and sandy areas, of mangroves and in rock-pools, on the intertidal shoreline.
Adult photos 3
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