Top 7 Fishes That Walk On Land

Zee Media Bureau
Jul 31, 2024

Mudskippers:

Mudskippers are greenish brown fish, have pelvic and large pectoral fins which help them to climb and are capable of jumping to 2 feet.

Northern Snakehead Fish:

Northern Snakehead fish are able to cover short distances on land by moving their head and back fin in opposite direction.

Epaulette Shark:

They are small tropical sharks, known for their elongated bodies and 2 dorsal fins. They are able to survive for hours with very little amount of oxygen because of adaptations in their respiratory system.

Climbing Gourami:

They are greyish, ray-finned fish which possess a unique organ called the labyrinth organ. While there is no solid evidence that Gouramis actually climbing trees, it is just said that they possesses this ability.

Walking Catfish:

They are freshwater catfish with elongated bodies and sensory barbells. They are able to staying out of water for up to 30 hours in search of a newly habitant.

Mangrove Rivulus:

They are tiny fish found in north, south and Central America. They are known for their ability to move across land.

Bichir:

They are elongated fish with the series of dorsal finlets. They have an overbite which enables them to suck in prey when they open their mouths.

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