Mudskippers: The Fish That Walk on Land | Life | BBC Earth

a

fish

that jumps out of the mud a

fish

that spends most of its

life

out of the sea can

walk

on

land

and breathe air its

life

is very different to most fish maybe a fish out of water but they thrive here in Japan, so what caused this turmoil? It's worth it The answer is in the mud As the tide recedes it exposes the mudflats The sunlight hits the rich silt and small plants and animals flourish there All the food for a mud jumper But life on

land

is not exempt of trouble it's hard work to find a mate jumping high above the mud will make you notice with their eyes resting on the top of their heads, the mud captains keep an eye on both friend and foe and the males fight those who They intrude on its territory, they must also be careful not to dry out in the sun by rolling in it.

The exudate keeps the skin cool and moist. For this smaller species, a better option is to retreat underground, so it digs a tunnel itself in the mud. The pile of waste is an indication of the extent of his excavations, as the tide floods the tunnel twice a day. Maintenance is a real burden.