Bluespotted mudskipper
📖 Overview
Bluespotted mudskipper (Boleophthalmus caeruleomaculatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits diadromous, migrating between freshwater and the sea waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16.5 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Distinguished by the following characteristics: total elements in D2 24-28; length 27.0-29.8% SL ; length of D2 base 43.2-47.9% SL; first D2 element usually segmented and unbranched; longitudinal scale count 90-136; predorsal scales 30-53; lower jaw teeth notched .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bluespotted mudskipper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bluespotted mudskipper is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bluespotted mudskipper is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical Known only from Austalia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blue-spotted Mud-hopper · Blue-spotted Mudhopper · Blue-spotted Mudskipper · Bluespotted Mudskipper · Goggle-eyed Goby · Goggle-eyed Mudskipper |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Saltarín del fango de manchas azules |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 綠斑大彈塗魚 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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