Atlantic Mudskipper Periophthalmus barbarus

The Atlantic Mudskipper is native to brackish mangrove and estuarine coastal waters of western Africa. They grow to some 16cm long. There are several species of mudskippers, all amphibious and living on tidal flats or in fresh or brackish coastal areas. They can (and seem to prefer to) breathe air through skin and mouth, as long as they can keep moist and keep water bubbles in their gills. Mudskippers use their modified pectoral and pelvic fins to "walk" or skip on land. They often behave more like amphibians than fish. The eyes on the top of their head give nearly all round vision.