A fish that walks and skips on land, the mudskipper is a fascinating creature. It is found in mangrove swamps, tidal flats, and estuaries across the Indo-Pacific, and has adapted to thrive both in water and on land. It can “walk” on land using its pectoral fins and breathe through its skin and the lining of the mouth and throat. Mudskippers are also part of the local delicacies and traditions of coastal communities along India’s west and east coasts. In the knee to waist-deep mudflats, fisherfol

𝐌𝐮𝐝𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐢𝐫 The muddy coasts in Japan are home to a phenomenal creature called mudskippers that are fish that can move on land and breathe air. These astounding creatures live in the ocean but crawl to muddy shores. They feed here and jump high to attract the attention of potential mates. They also fight for their territory. These rare creatures, that look like a cross b