Family: |
Oxudercidae (Mudskippers), subfamily: Oxudercinae |
Max. size: |
15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine, amphidromous |
Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: India. |
Diagnosis: |
Distinguished by the following characteristics: floor of mouth and tongue with black flecks; 2 small pores anteriorly on nape; extremely long caudal fin, length 26.6-32.5% SL; longitudinal scale count 81-94; body depth 8.3-11.6% SL; head depth 8.9-11.5% SL ; head width 8.3-11.2% SL; predorsal scales 32-40 (Ref. 5218). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 26 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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