Mudskipper (Noun)
Meaning
Found in tropical coastal regions of Africa and Asia; able to move on land on strong pectoral fins.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Mudskippers are amphibious fish that thrive in the tropical coastal regions of Africa and Asia.
- A mudskipper was spotted moving across the wet sand using its strong pectoral fins to support its body.
- In some Asian coastal villages, locals often catch mudskippers as a delicacy and consider them a tasty snack.
- These unusual fish, including the mudskipper, have evolved remarkable adaptations that allow them to survive in both water and on land.
- Researchers are fascinated by the mudskipper's ability to move around on land, a rare skill among fish species.