Dussumier's Rockskipper is a small, agile fish with a flattened body and large pectoral fins, allowing it to 'walk' on land. It is known for its unique locomotion and adaptability to tidal pools.
Habitat
Rocky shorelines and tidal pools.
Diet
Algae and small invertebrates.
How common
Rare
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