The Walton's mudskipper (Periophthalmus waltoni) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 15 cm.
Description
The Walton's mudskipper is a mudskipper (Oxudercidae) from tidal and mangrove areas of the coast of the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea. The species grows to about 15 cm and has an elongate, brown-grey body with high-set, bulging eyes. At low tide it crawls and skips over the exposed mud with its muscular pectoral fins, breathes air through skin and gill cavity and hunts small crustaceans, insects and worms. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Walton's mudskipper?
The Walton's mudskipper has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Walton's mudskipper live?
The Walton's mudskipper lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Walton's mudskipper get?
The Walton's mudskipper grows to a maximum of about 15 cm.
Is the Walton's mudskipper dangerous to humans?
No, the Walton's mudskipper is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Periophthalmus
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