All you need to know about these amphibious fish
What is a mudskipper?
Mudskippers are intertidal, air-breathing amphibious fish that skip or walk on land. They belong to the family of gobies.
Where are mudskippers found?
Mudskippers are found in mangroves and mudflats across the globe (except Americas)
What is the ecosystem role of mudskippers?
Mudskippers are considered potential bioindicators, especially for montoring heavy metla pollution in the water. Changes in their growth are early warning signals of ecosystem degradation.
About the Authors
Mahira Kakajiwala
is a marine biologist with an interest in communicating information about the marine realm in as many ways as possible.
