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| Phylum Chordata > Subphylum Vertebrate > fishes > Family Gobiidae > mudskippers |
| Blue-spotted
mudskipper Boleophthalmus boddarti Family Gobiidae updated Dec 10 Where seen? This pretty spotted mudskipper is sometimes seen in the back mangroves. During high tide, it hides in its burrow with a bubble of air. Features: To 22cm long, those seen about 6-8cm. Brown with 6-7 dark diagonal bars along the body. Lots of tiny blue spots on the 'cheeks', along the sides of the body and on the fins. The first dorsal fin has filaments on the edges. What does it eat? It grazes on algae and edible bits on the surface of the mud, gathering these by moving its head from side to side. Human uses: It is said to be eaten in some places and sometimes sold in markets. |
 Chek Jawa, Apr 09 |
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Blue-spotted mudskippers on Singapore shores
 Chek Jawa, Jan 10 |
 Chek Jawa, Jan 10 |
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 Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Feb 10 |
 Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Feb 10 |
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