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This rare fish is not a
LIFE ON LAND strong swimmer, so it
uses four fins to walk
on the sea floor when
hunting for worms. Webbed fins propel
This movement is the handfish slowly
similar to that of four- across the sand.
legged land animals.

Unlike most fish, mudskippers
can walk on land for up to
90 per cent of the time. This is
because they have modified fins
for movement, hold mouthfuls
of water to absorb oxygen,
and can see clearly in air.

Flexible elbows
help the handfish
to walk on the
uneven sea floor.

Which fish

can walk?

One remarkable species makes waves in the

coastal waters of Tasmania, Australia. While most

other fish are swimmers, the handfish walks

along the seabed with specially adapted fins.

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