Who knew there was a fish that lives on land? Not just a walking catfish that can tolerate being out of the water, this is a fish that actually prefers to be out of the water.
It's the Pacific leaping blenny, and it's unusual lifestyle is described in a new study. These interesting fish engage in complex behaviors on dry (actually moist) land, and they can leap about from place to place with a tail-flicking motion, clinging to almost any firm surface with their modified fins.
Click the video below and watch them leap!
That is one interesting post! :)
ReplyDeleteCool Fish. They must occupy shores where there is little waves beating on the rocks or else they will be swept away.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't be surprised these fishes are related to the mudskippers you find in the tropics along the mangroves.