Boleophthalmus dussumieri Valenciennes, 1837
Boleophthalmus dussumieri
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Oxudercidae (Mudskippers), subfamily: Periophthalminae
Max. size:  18.7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine, amphidromous
Distribution:  Indian Ocean: Iraq, Pakistan and India. Probably occurs in Bangladesh.
Diagnosis:  Distinguished by the following characteristics: Total elements in D2 24-28; caudal fin length 21.9-25.5% SL; head length 23.6-28.7% SL; length of D2 base 42.2-44.7% SL; first D2 element usually un segmented and unbranched; longitudinal scale count 103-185; predorsal scales 48-56; lower jaw teeth notched (Ref. 5218).
Biology:  Amphibious air-breather (Ref. 31184). Lives on mud flats (Ref. 11441).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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