Epaulette shark
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The epaulette shark is a species of longtailed carpet shark of the family Hemiscylliidae, found in shallow, tropical waters off Australia and New Guinea. The common name of this shark comes from the v
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Epaulette sharks are named for the prominent black spot behind their pectoral fins.
Epaulette sharks can survive for hours with little oxygen, and can clamber over land to reach the nearest suitable area of water.
Epaulette shark eggs
Walking fish
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A walking fish, or ambulatory fish, is a fish that is able to travel over land for extended periods of time. Some other modes of non-standard fish locomotion include "walking" along the sea floor, for
Epaulette shark
…and the nematode Proleptus australis, which infests the stomach. Hypoxia tolerance Epaulette sharks can survive for hours with little oxygen, and can clamber over land to reach the nearest suitable area of water. At night, the shallow reef platforms inhabited by the epaulette shark often become isolated from the ocean…
Periophthalmus gracilis, a species of mudskipper, perched on land. Mudskippers are one type of walking fish.
Life reconstruction of Tiktaalik roseae
Ogcocephalus parvus