periophthalmus

• Gênero de peixes da família dos gobídeos, popularmente conhecidos como peixes saltadores ou mudskippers, famosos por sua capacidade de viver tanto na água quanto em terra.

A genus of fish in the family Gobiidae, commonly known as mudskippers, known for their ability to live both in water and on land.

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1. Genus of fishC2formalscientific

   A genus of small, amphibious fish in the family Gobiidae, commonly known as mudskippers, adapted to living in intertidal zones and capable of moving on land.

   Gênero de peixes

   • The Periophthalmus species are known for their ability to breathe through their skin and the lining of their mouth.
   • Researchers observed Periophthalmus using their pectoral fins to 'walk' across the mudflats.
   • The Periophthalmus genus includes several species found in mangrove swamps and estuaries.