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Slender Mudskipper

Periophthalmus gracilis

Worldwide: 229 observations
Group: Fish

About

Periophthalmus gracilis is a species of mudskippers native to marine and brackish waters of the eastern Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean where it is an inhabitant of the intertidal zone, capable of spending time out of water. This species can reach a length of 4.5 centimetres (1.8 in) SL.

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Recent sightings near Cairns

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

Sep 8, 2024Queensland, AUObserver: stuvwxView observation from Sep 8, 2024 on iNaturalist
Dec 23, 2019Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: Kym NicolsonView observation from Dec 23, 2019 on iNaturalist
Oct 27, 2017Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: coenobitaView observation from Oct 27, 2017 on iNaturalist
Nov 18, 2016Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: David Vander PluymView observation from Nov 18, 2016 on iNaturalist
Apr 13, 2014Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: john lenaganView observation from Apr 13, 2014 on iNaturalist