Periophthalmus Pusing
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Occurs in tide-dominated coastal system with relatively low wave action; also within the mangrove forest, it was found in a variety of microhabitat types in seaward and higher mangrove areas as well as within, and on sloping banks of tidal creeks. Found syntopic with congeners P. argentilineatus and P. malaccensis .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. Adult of this species is distinguished from all congeners by the following combination of characters: no pelvic frenum; pelvic fins separate for the entire length; presence of a black spot posteriorly on first dorsal fin, the spot usually between ninth and the ultimate spine; first dorsal fin (D1) is taller than second dorsal fin (D2); the interdorsal distance less than half the length of the first dorsal-fin spine; D1XI-XV; D2 I,10 - I,12; anal-fin elements I,10 - I,12; pectoral-fin rays 10-12; longitudinal scale rows 42-54; predorsal midline 14-19 .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Periophthalmus Pusing is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Periophthalmus Pusing is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Periophthalmus Pusing is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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