Meaning of the word mudskipper in English

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mudskipper

US /ˈmʌdˌskɪp.ər/
UK /ˈmʌdˌskɪp.ər/
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Noun

1.

a type of amphibious fish that can live both in and out of water, typically found in tropical and subtropical regions, known for using its pectoral fins to 'walk' on land

Example:
The mudskipper can breathe through its skin and the lining of its mouth and throat.
We observed a mudskipper using its fins to climb out of the water onto the muddy bank.
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