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The fish that can live without water and can walk on land
Mudskippers are unique fish from the Indo-Pacific region that thrive in intertidal zones. They breathe through their skin and mouth lining, allowing them to live out of water for days. Equipped with strong pectoral fins, they can “walk” on land, hopping across mudflats with bulging, independently-moving eyes. These versatile predators feed on various organisms and exhibit territorial behavior. Their remarkable adaptations underscore nature’s resilience and highlight the incredible diversity of life on Earth.