Abstract
Mudskippers are amphibious species inhabiting semi-terrestrial ecosystems like mudflats, mangroves, marshy swamps, intertidal regions, and estuaries. Around 34 diversified species are found across the globe. Mudskipper belongs to the Oxudercidae family and the subfamily is Oxudercinae. The occurrence of species is vastly found across the Indo-West Pacific region, the tropical western coast of Africa and in the Indian Ocean. Mudskippers are known for being the biological indicator and also an indicator of estuarine safety monitoring. They are used by people for prey-catching baits. This review paper explains the ecological indicators, taxonomy, species diversity, habitat, behavioural pattern, respiration & kinematics, feeding ecology, reproduction, nutrition content & its medicinal value, and threats to mudskippers.
Highlights
Osche (1962) suggested that mudskippers would be useful for interpreting the transition of species from water to land
Mudskippers are known for their significant behaviour of adapting themselves to different environment and amphibious nature
Mudskippers are less popular among people and aren’t noticed much
Summary
Osche (1962) suggested that mudskippers would be useful for interpreting the transition of species from water to land. Polgar (2009) attempted the studies of Malayan mudskippers as a biomonitor in mangroves concerning species area relationship (SAR) and revealed that the destruction of habitats resulted from reduced species abundance. Mudskippers bioaccumulate pollutants through ingestion as they tend to be prey for many mudflat species. Studies have shown that mudskippers act as a biological indicator of addressing the severity of oil pollution in the coastal areas of the Persian Gulf.
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