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Fish
Mudskipper
Periophthalmus barbarus
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 5 years
- Weight
- 0.05-0.1 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Mudskipper (Periophthalmus barbarus) is a carnivore species found in African and Asian mudflats. It typically lives 5 years, weighing around 0.05-0.1 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the mudskipper: Mudskippers can walk on land using their fins and breathe through their moist skin.
Fish are aquatic vertebrates that breathe through gills and make up the most diverse group of vertebrates on Earth, with countless species living in oceans, rivers, and lakes.