Mudskipper

Mudskipper

Mudskipper

Periophthalmus

Habitat

They live in tidal mudflats, mangroves, and estuaries in tropical regions.

Quick Bio

Mudskippers are amphibious fish with protruding eyes and strong pectoral fins. They are capable of moving on land as well as in water.

Diet

Mudskippers eat insects, small crustaceans, and organic matter found on mud surfaces.

Behavior

They spend much of their time out of water, hopping, climbing, and defending territories.

Fun Fact

Mudskippers absorb oxygen through their skin and the lining of their mouth while on land.

Vibe

Looks like a mistake, functions like a loophole.

Quick Bio

Mudskippers are amphibious fish with protruding eyes and strong pectoral fins. They are capable of moving on land as well as in water.

Habitat

They live in tidal mudflats, mangroves, and estuaries in tropical regions.

Diet

Mudskippers eat insects, small crustaceans, and organic matter found on mud surfaces.

Behavior

They spend much of their time out of water, hopping, climbing, and defending territories.

Fun Fact

Mudskippers absorb oxygen through their skin and the lining of their mouth while on land.

Vibe

Looks like a mistake, functions like a loophole.

Quick Bio

Mudskippers are amphibious fish with protruding eyes and strong pectoral fins. They are capable of moving on land as well as in water.

Habitat

They live in tidal mudflats, mangroves, and estuaries in tropical regions.

Diet

Mudskippers eat insects, small crustaceans, and organic matter found on mud surfaces.

Behavior

They spend much of their time out of water, hopping, climbing, and defending territories.

Fun Fact

Mudskippers absorb oxygen through their skin and the lining of their mouth while on land.

Vibe

Looks like a mistake, functions like a loophole.

Quiz time

What makes mudskippers unusual?

The ability to fly
They can glow
They're amphibious
They hibernate

What makes mudskippers unusual?

The ability to fly
They can glow
They're amphibious
They hibernate

What makes mudskippers unusual?

The ability to fly
They can glow
They're amphibious
They hibernate

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