Periophthalmus argentilineatus Valenciennes, 1837

Barred mudskipper

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Gobiidae \| Oxudercinae
Synonyms	Euchoristopus kalolo regius, Periophthalmus argentilineatus striopunctatus, Periophthalmus dipus, ... more
Common names	Silverstripe mudskipper, Mud-skipper goby, 普弹涂鱼, ... more

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Main reference

Murdy, E.O. 1989. (Ref. 5218)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 19.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 4756)

Environment

Reef-associated; amphidromous (Ref. 46888); freshwater; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 2 m

Climate / Range

Tropical

Indo-Pacific: southern Red Sea to South Africa, east to the Marianas and Samoa; north to Ryukyu Islands, south to western Australia and Oceania.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 11

A resident intertidal species with homing behavior (Ref. 32612, 48637) and amphibious air-breather (Ref. 31184, 79840) found in brackish mud flats in mangrove and nipa palm areas. Occasionally in the lower parts of freshwater streams (Ref. 2847, 44894, 48637, 79840). Actively shuttling back and forth between rock pools and air (Ref. 31184). Feed on worms, crustaceans, and insects (Ref. 37816). Can stay out of the water for up to 37 h if kept moist (Ref. 51276).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (32 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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