Giant mudskipper
Periophthalmodon schlosseri
Family : Oxudercidae
FishBrackishmudskipper
Mangrove fish able to live out of water, with powerful jaws.
Popularity
Brackish fish
half fresh half salt water
Availability
Specialty onlyShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
Large mudskipper with protruding eyes and prehensile pectoral fins. Climbs mangrove roots and hunts out of water.
Habitat
Region :
Muddy mangroves, intertidal zone, tolerates prolonged emersion.
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature24–30 °C
pH7.5–8.5
GH10–20 °dGH
KH8–14 °dKH
Salinity1.005–1.02 ‰
Care
Difficulty
4/5
Diet
Carnivore
Min. tank
120 L
Min. group
1
Adult size
27 cm
Lifespan
6 years
Temperament
Aggressive
Propagation
Ponte en habitat intertidal
Care notes
Paludarium tank with muddy emerged zone and brackish water (salinity 1.005-1.020). Strong light and out-of-water zone essential. Solitary or pair.
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