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Dusty-gilled Mudskipper

Periophthalmus novemradiatus

Photo by KelseyCleland
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

This is a baby mudskipper that can be found in almost any mangrove. Mudskippers live most of its life out of the water breathing air. It walks on dry land using its pectoral fins to move its body.

Habitat:

Lives in mangroves but spends most of its time out of the water breathing air.

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