Mudskipper Freshwater species MKP22

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Mudskipper Freshwater species MKP22

The mudskipper is a species of mudskipper native to the tropical shores of the eastern Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean where it occurs in marine, brackish and fresh waters. Mudskippers are found in estuaries, river basins and seas in the tropics from the Seychelles, India, Bangladesh, to Australia, including Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam). Mudskippers are most common along estuarine mudflats, not more than 2 m deep. They live in burrows dug into the mudflats. They emerge at low tide, especially on sunny days. They can move across the mud quite quickly, almost running. With their lung-based respiratory system, mudskippers can breathe on land.

They are known for their unusual body shapes, preferences for semiaquatic habitats, limited terrestrial locomotion and jumping, and the ability to survive prolonged periods of time both in and out of water. Mudskippers can grow up to 30 cm (12 in) long, and most are a brownish green colour that ranges anywhere from dark to light.

During mating seasons, the males will also develop brightly coloured spots in order to attract females, which can be red, green or blue. Unlike other fish, the mudskipper’s eyes protrude from the top of its flat head. Their most noticeable feature however is their side pectoral fins that are located more forward and under their elongated body. These fins are jointed and function similarly to limbs, which allow the mudskipper to crawl from place to place.

Although having the typical body form of any other gobiid fish, these front fins allow the mudskipper to actively “skip” across muddy surfaces (hence the common name) and even climb low-hanging tree branches and scrubs. Mudskippers have also been found to be able to leap distances of up to 61 centimetres (24 in) by laterally flexing and pushing with their tails.

Note: Our mudskipper (Freshwater species) MKP22 is a freshwater mudskipper.

Mudskipper Freshwater species MKP22 Water Parameters:

_ Temperature: 75–82 °F (24–28 °C)

_ PH: 7.5 – 8.5

Food: Brine shrimp frozen, bloodworm frozen

Note: It is recommended to change the food every 2 days, do not feed the same food continuously. It will adversely affect the digestive system of fish.

Mudskipper Freshwater species MKP22