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ALL meanings of mudskipper

mud·skip·per
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  • noun mudskipper any of several gobies of the genera Periophthalmus and Boleophthalmus, of tropical seas from Africa to the East Indies and Japan, noted for the habit of remaining out of water on mud flats for certain periods and jumping about when disturbed. 1
  • noun mudskipper A goby (fish) with its eyes on raised bumps on top of the head, found in mangrove swamps from East Africa to Australia. It moves around on land with great agility, often basking on mud or mangrove roots. 1
  • noun mudskipper any of various gobies of the genus Periophthalmus and related genera that occur in tropical coastal regions of Africa and Asia and can move on land by means of their strong pectoral fins 0
  • noun mudskipper any of various goby fishes that are able to leave the water regularly when living in mud flats or climbing mangrove roots in search of food 0
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