For some time now, I have been drawing upon images from my archives. This particular photograph features a mudskipper, which I encountered along the east coast of Taiwan—an especially fascinating discovery at the time. Mudskippers are extraordinary amphibious fish, noted for their ability to live both in water and on land. Commonly found in intertidal zones, mangrove swamps, and muddy riverbanks, they employ their muscular pectoral fins to “walk” across surfaces. Their prominent, elevated eyes provide a wide field of vision above the water, while their capacity to breathe through both gills and skin enables them to flourish in the dynamic environments where sea and land converge.
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They are extraordinary creatures and must be amazing to see.
ReplyDeleteIn muddy mangroves
DeleteDoes such a creature really exist?
ReplyDeleteYeah before my eyes
DeleteI like your photo of this unique creature who can live in water and on land. What a rare treat to come across mudskippers.
ReplyDeleteIt is about patience and luck
DeleteMuy bien lo has captado, sobre un fondo bastante oscuro.
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Delete...thanks, a mudskipper is new for me!
ReplyDeleteIt was new for me too
DeleteI have seen Mudskippers on T.V. shows. This shot is so good, because you really caught how his eyes stick out of the water.
ReplyDeleteIt was a lucky click
DeleteHow fish left the sea.
ReplyDeleteOh WOW! This is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThere is a mark towards its rear that looks like an eye.
ReplyDeleteAmazing creature which I hadn't heard of until now. Good capture.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot! The mudskipper’s adaptations are so fascinating.
ReplyDeleteHello Roentare :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing capture of the Mud Skipper. This is a new creature to me.
Have a Great Weekend and thank you for sharing.
Sonjia
Wow! Awesome photo of a unique critter to me ~ Mudskipper ~ thanks,
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Thanks for posting a mudskipper. This will probably make no sense to you, but back in the 90s I used to love a cartoon show called Ren and Stimpy (I named my first cat after Stimpy). One of the characters was Muddy Mudskipper. I never knew it was a real thing -- thought it was just a creative name they came up with for "The Muddy Mudskipper Show" segments! Now I know!
ReplyDeleteA survivor on land & sea.
ReplyDeleteCute critter, the elevated eyes are amazing. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
ReplyDeleteEs la primera noticia que tengo de este especial animalito.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
It's not a mudskipper. It's a four-eyed fish Anableps anableps
ReplyDeleteCute little thing! :-D
ReplyDeleteNow this is incredible what a great sighting you're sharing with us thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteNever seen one of those before. Live and learn.
ReplyDeleteThat’s incredible!
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