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Dusky-gilled mudskippers Periophthalmus novemradiatus Family Gobiidae

The Dusky-gilled mudskipper eats small crabs, worms and insects. Less flashy and smaller than its larger cousins, it is often overlooked.

quick facts
To about 6.5cm, common on the mudflats but often overlooked because it is small and well- camouflaged

See also ...
Mudskippers in general

Links
Periophthalmus novemradiatus from FishBase: Technical fact sheet on the fish

Other references

Ng, Peter K. L. & N. Sivasothi, 1999. A Guide to the Mangroves of Singapore II (Animal Diversity). Singapore Science Centre. 168 pp. online version
Lim, Kelvin K. P. & Jeffrey K. Y. Low, 1998. A Guide to the Common Marine Fishes of Singapore. Singapore Science Centre. 163 pp. online version

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