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Barred Mudskipper

Periophthalmus argentilineatus

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Description:

Notes:

local call it 'Belacak' lives at muddy arrears under wooden house near rivers

Species ID Suggestions

Barred Mudskipper

Periophthalmus argentilineatus

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Comments (6)
Chris Carille
Awesome creature! These are very unique in the evolutionary timeline!
Vishal Kulkarni
is it mudskipper or mudscrapper? These are aquatic creatures which can breath in the air.
Vishal Kulkarni
is it mudskipper or mudscrapper? These are aquatic creatures which can breath in the air.
ARtPeNnography
thank you....they live right under my father's-in-law house located near the Rajang River in Sarawak, Malaysia
marylou.wildlife
I could be wrong on exact ID, but it's definitely a mudskipper! I find these creatures so fascinating... you are lucky to have them :)
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2011

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