Spotted Mudskipper
NameSpotted Mudskipper
Scientific NameApocryptodon punctatus
Common NamesSpotted Mudskipper, Punctate Mudskipper
FamilyGobiidae
OriginIndo-West Pacific, East Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)5
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range7.0-8.5
Compatible SpeciesOther brackish water gobies (with caution), Archerfish (in very large tanks), Monos (in very large tanks), Scats (in very large tanks)
Description
The Spotted Mudskipper is an amphibious brackish water fish known for its ability to live both in and out of water. It exhibits a mottled brown and tan coloration with distinct dark spots, providing camouflage in its natural estuarine and mangrove habitats. This species requires a specialized paludarium setup with both water and land areas.
