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mudskipper Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
An amphibious fish of the goby family (Oxudercidae) native to the mudflats and mangrove swamps of the Indo-Pacific and the Atlantic coast of Africa, characterized by its ability to breathe out of water and its modified pectoral fins used for 'walking' or skipping across land.
Usage Example
"During low tide, the goby emerges from the shallow water to hunt for insects and defend its territory on the exposed mud."
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goby
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Mudskipper. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/mudskipper