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Barred Mudskipper

Periophthalmus argentilineatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Gobiiformes ›Family: Oxudercidae ›Genus: Periophthalmus

About

Periophthalmus argentilineatus, the barred mudskipper, is a species of mudskippers native to marine, fresh and brackish waters from the African coast of the Indian Ocean to the Marianas and Samoa in the western Pacific Ocean and from the Ryukyus south to Australia. This species occurs in mangrove forests and nipa palm stands and can cross surfaces of mud while out of the water. This species can reach a length of 19 centimetres (7.5 in) TL. It can...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Barred Mudskipper?
The scientific name of Barred Mudskipper is Periophthalmus argentilineatus.
What is the conservation status of Barred Mudskipper?
The Barred Mudskipper has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Barred Mudskipper belong to?
Barred Mudskipper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Barred Mudskipper belong to?
Barred Mudskipper belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Barred Mudskipper belong to?
Barred Mudskipper belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Barred Mudskipper belong to?
Barred Mudskipper belongs to the order Gobiiformes.
What family does Barred Mudskipper belong to?
Barred Mudskipper belongs to the family Oxudercidae.
What genus does Barred Mudskipper belong to?
Barred Mudskipper belongs to the genus Periophthalmus.