Periophthalmus novemradiatus
| Scientific name | Periophthalmus novemradiatus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Hamilton |
| Year of description | 1822 |
| IUCN category (World) | DD |
| Family | Gobiidae |
| Genus | Periophthalmus |
Introduction
Periophthalmus novemradiatus is a brackish water fish from the Asia.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size8 cm
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Maximum size10 cm
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Mimicrymud
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Patterntasks
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Average size8 cm
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Maximum size10 cm
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Mimicrymud
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Patterntasks
How to recognize Periophthalmus novemradiatus ?
Periophthalmus novemradiatus measures between 8 and 10 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly noir and marron body. The also has marron tasks.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
Periophthalmus novemradiatus is a fish solitary naturally found Dans un terrier. This species is carnivorous .
Periophthalmus novemradiatus is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat caché
Periophthalmus novemradiatus is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat caché. This fish protects its eggs from nearby predators.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature22 - 30 °C
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pH (acidity)8.1 - 8.2
Biotope presentation
Periophthalmus novemradiatus is most often found at a depth between 0m and 1m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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