Where Does Australian Mudskipper Live?
Periophthalmus australis
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Where to find Australian Mudskipper
- Water type
- brackish
- Depth
- Intertidal zone, typically in very shallow water or on exposed mudflats.
- Environment
- Mangrove forests, tidal mudflats, estuaries, and coastal swamps. They prefer soft, muddy substrates with ample vegetation for shelter and foraging.
- Geographic range
- Northern Australia, specifically along the coastlines of Queensland, Northern Territory, and Western Australia. Its range extends into parts of Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
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