Giant Mudskipper
Periophthalmodon schlosseri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–2 m
- Max size: 27 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The giant mudskipper spends much of its life out of the water, hopping across muddy estuary shores and tidal riverbanks at low tide. It digs burrows in the mud to shelter and can breathe air, an amphibious fish that moves quickly over exposed ground.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Periophthalmodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209262.
FAQ
- How deep does the Giant Mudskipper live?
- The Giant Mudskipper (Periophthalmodon schlosseri) is typically found at 0–2 m.
- Is the Giant Mudskipper dangerous to divers?
- The Giant Mudskipper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Giant Mudskipper get?
- The Giant Mudskipper grows to about 27 cm.