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Boleophthalmus caeruleomaculatus McCulloch & Waite, 1918 Bluespotted mudskipper |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Oxudercidae (Mudskippers), subfamily: Periophthalminae | |||
| Max. size: | 16.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Known only from Austalia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Distinguished by the following characteristics: total elements in D2 24-28; length 27.0-29.8% SL ; length of D2 base 43.2-47.9% SL; first D2 element usually segmented and unbranched; longitudinal scale count 90-136; predorsal scales 30-53; lower jaw teeth notched (Ref. 5218). | |||
| Biology: | Amphibious air-breather (Ref. 31184). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 February 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||