Dwarf Indian Mudskipper (Periophthalmus novemradiatus)
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Dwarf Indian Mudskipper
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Periophthalmus novemradiatus
38 Litres (10 US G.)
4.6-6.1cm (1.8-2.4 ")
7.5 - 8.0
25.6--7.2°C (78 -19 °F)
8-18 °d
1:1 M:F
8-15 years
Family
Gobiidae
This animal is available captive bred
Contents
Additional names
- Pearse's Mudskipper
Additional scientific names
- Gobius novemradiatus, Periophthalmus pearsei
Origin
- Found around the coastlines of India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines and parts of northern Indonesia.
Sexing
- Not sexually dimorphic
Tank compatibility
- Much more peaceful than related species
Diet
- Prepared diets. They will eat the same insects that archerfish eat, as they dwell in water, and land
Feeding regime
- Daily
Environment specifics
- Paludarium to give this fish land to haul onto.
Behaviour
- A much more peaceful species than some.
Identification
- Smaller than most, typically only reacing 2 inches at best
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors: Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination)
