Black Lipsucker
NameBlack Lipsucker
Scientific NamePeriophthalmus barbarus
Common NamesMudskipper, Atlantic Mudskipper, Walking Fish
FamilyGobiidae
OriginWest Africa, East Atlantic
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)6
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range7.0-8.5
Compatible SpeciesArcherfish, Monos, Scats
Description
The name "Black Lipsucker" is not a recognized common name for the fish pictured. The image displays several Mudskippers, which are amphibious fish known for their unique ability to live both in and out of water. They require a specialized brackish paludarium setup with significant land area for basking and hunting.
