Where Does Mudskipper Live?

Mudskipper lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Mudskipper

Water type

brackish

Depth

Intertidal zone, typically 0-1 meter in water, but primarily terrestrial.

Environment

Mangrove forests, mudflats, estuaries, and tidal creeks in tropical and subtropical regions. They prefer soft, muddy substrates where they can burrow.

Geographic range

Indo-Pacific region, from East Africa and Madagascar, across Southeast Asia, to Australia and some Pacific islands.

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