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Common Mudskipper
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Common Mudskippers are at home both in the water and on land. These fish have special gills that allow them to absorb oxygen from the air when they are on land. They can survive out of water for long periods of time, which is unique in the fish world.
With their powerful pectoral fins, Common Mudskippers can ‘walk’ on the bottom and even make small jumps to move on land. This allows them to easily navigate between tide pools and muddy areas in search of food or to hide from predators.
The animals are extremely territorial and aggressively defend their home, often consisting of small tide pools or muddy areas, from intruders. Males often build small mounds or castles from which they challenge other males and attract females.
