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Name
Scientific name
Periophthalmus novemradiatus
Described by
Authority Hamilton, Year 1822, Bracketed
Family
Gobiidae
Common names
Dwarf Indian Mudskipper
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The dwarf Indian mudskipper, Periophthalmus novemradiatus, is an amphibious goby of coasts from eastern India to southern Thailand. It live…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
100mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 25–30°C, pH 7–8.5
Hardness
10–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
India
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Found on the coasts of eastern India and as far east as southern Thailand. Records from Malaysia and Indonesia are of the similar P. variabilis (Jaafar et al. …
Habitat
Occurs mainly in estuarine mangrove swamps, where it lives on and around mudflats at the water's edge. Some populations live in highly tidal areas, where the f…
Aquarium size
A 30" x 12" x 12" (75cm x 30cm x 30cm) - 67.5 litre tank is just about acceptable for a trio of fish. The more floor space the better though. Aim for around 12…
Maintenance
The set-up must have exposed land areas. A bank or beach made of sand or mudflat mud is suggested but you could use partially submerged bogwood. It's also esse…
Water conditions
Temperature: A warmth-loving species. Aim for air and water temperatures in the range 77 - 86°F (25 - 30°C). pH: 7.0 - 8.5. Mudskippers will not do well in aci…
Diet
This species feeds chiefly on small crabs, insects and other invertebrates in the wild but proves surprisingly adaptable in captivity. It will accept live worm…
Behaviour and compatibility
It is territorial with conspecifics and should not be kept with very small fish as they may be eaten. In a well-designed set-up it can be kept with similarly-s…
Sexual dimorphism
Unconfirmed. Some specimens do appear significantly fuller-bellied at maturity and it's possible that these are females. Certain individuals develop an extende…
Reproduction
As with other musdskippers, P. novemradiatus has not been bred in captivity, even in public aquaria. In nature the males dig deep, turreted shafts in the mud i…
Notes
Due to its highly amphibious nature this must be one of the most interesting, endearing species that can be kept in aquaria. Some specimens rarely enter deep w…
References
References
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