Mudskippers

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Mudskippers

Mudskippers are very territorial fishes. Males become very aggressive, especially during the mating season, when another male enters it’s territory. Males perform push-ups and jump high in the air and expose their dorsal fins before they return into the water to impress females. The Mudskippers fins have adapted so they can walk, jump, swim and climb. The pelvic fins of some species are joined together under the body to form a type of sucker that helps these fish creep up rocks and mangrove roots.

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Mudskippers

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