Gobiidae

Periophthalmus barbarus from the family gobiidae is also know as the mudskipper. This fish is found in tidal areas from japan to East Indies , India South Pacific Islands, East Africa, and Australia. It usaully is about 1foot long. This fish can jump, walk,skip,and see in the air. It has two big bulgy eyes at the top of its head that are very close together.It can control its eyes and one eye can look above water while the other can look under water. This fish has strong muscles and has been reported to have jumped over 20 feet. The fish lives in mudholes and can move about in a root system of a swamp. A pair of this fish will engage in fights if kept together. It is better off in its natural environment it is not suitable for captivity. This fish likes humidity and lives in about a 70-85F.