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Meet the Mudskipper – The Fish That Walks on Land

Mudskippers are amphibious fish that walk, climb and survive on land, showcasing extraordinary adaptations in mangrove ecosystems.

Gurpreet Singh | September 22, 2025 / 16:17 IST
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1. Mudskippers: Mudskippers are fish that spend most of their time out of water, navigating muddy shores. (Image: Canva)
1. Mudskippers: Mudskippers are fish that spend most of their time out of water, navigating muddy shores. (Image: Canva)
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2. Unique Adaptations: They have strong pectoral fins that act like legs, allowing them to crawl across mudflats. (Image: Canva)
2. Unique Adaptations: They have strong pectoral fins that act like legs, allowing them to crawl across mudflats. (Image: Canva)
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3. Breathing on Land: Mudskippers breathe through their skin and lining of the mouth and throat when out of water. (Image: Canva)
3. Breathing on Land: Mudskippers breathe through their skin and lining of the mouth and throat when out of water. (Image: Canva)
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4. Mudskipper Behaviour: They are territorial, performing push-ups and fin displays to warn rivals and attract mates. (Image: Canva)
4. Mudskipper Behaviour: They are territorial, performing push-ups and fin displays to warn rivals and attract mates. (Image: Canva)
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5. Vision above water: Their protruding eyes give them excellent vision above water, spotting predators and prey efficiently. (Image: Canva)
5. Vision above water: Their protruding eyes give them excellent vision above water, spotting predators and prey efficiently. (Image: Canva)
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6. Feeding Habits: Mudskippers eat algae, small insects and crustaceans. They scavenge both in mud and shallow water. (Image: Canva)
6. Feeding Habits: Mudskippers eat algae, small insects and crustaceans. They scavenge both in mud and shallow water. (Image: Canva)
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7. Fascination and Wonder: This walking fish showcase nature’s creativity, bridging the gap between aquatic and terrestrial worlds. (Image: Canva)
7. Fascination and Wonder: This walking fish showcase nature’s creativity, bridging the gap between aquatic and terrestrial worlds. (Image: Canva)
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8. Climbing Skills: Some mudskippers can climb mangrove roots and rocks using their strong fins for grip. (Image: Canva)
8. Climbing Skills: Some mudskippers can climb mangrove roots and rocks using their strong fins for grip. (Image: Canva)
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9. Reproduction and Nesting: Males dig burrows in mud where females lay eggs. These burrows also retain water for survival. (Image: Canva)
9. Reproduction and Nesting: Males dig burrows in mud where females lay eggs. These burrows also retain water for survival. (Image: Canva)
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10. Surviving the Tides: Mudskippers can survive extreme tidal changes, moving between water and land as tides rise and fall. (Image: Canva)
10. Surviving the Tides: Mudskippers can survive extreme tidal changes, moving between water and land as tides rise and fall. (Image: Canva)

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