There’s a diversity of mudskippers breeds, but most of them share the same peculiar and awesome traits that makes them famous. The mudskipper is usually olive-brown colored, although some species are covered with blue markings.
Their length can go from 4 to 12 inches long, and their pectoral fins are large and elongated, protruding from the body wall. This weird setup creates a division, setting two fins with independent muscle sets.
These highly modified pectoral fins have evolved to serve as legs; instead of swimming like most fish, they use them to hop while they are on land.
One unique and astounding organ in these little fish is their eyes. These fishes have their eyes mounted on top of their heads, and each of them can move independently giving them a fantastic panoramic view, inside and outside of the water.
Their eyes are guarded by a thin and clear layer of skin; since they do not possess tears ducts to keep their eyes moist, they constantly roll them into their sockets as a form of protection and to keep them wet.
But how can the mudskipper survive long periods of time outside the water? Mudskippers are capable of extracting the environment oxygen from several areas of their bodies.
Don’t be mistaken, they breathe through gills like every other fish, but their superb respiratory system allows them to absorb a large amount of oxygen trough their skin.
When they come out of the water, they fill their special pouches with liquid. This way, they store all the water they need to keep their gills hydrated and lubricated. Who said a fish needed an ocean to survive?
However, mudskippers need to keep their mouths and skin hydrated, in order to diffuse the oxygen with water so they can absorb it and continue to be the restless little fish that we know. Their diet is based mostly on small creatures, such as insects, sand worms, brine shrimp, and small crustaceans.
Mudskippers are known for being restless and dynamic. Spending most of their time outside the water, they feed and interact with other mudskippers, for example, to defend their territories.
They inhabit earth and underwater areas found in the Indo-Pacific, from Africa to Polynesia and Australia, but they are especially fond of swamps, lagoons, and rivers estuaries.
They usually spend most of their time on land, thanks to their amazing ability to stay out of the water for almost three-quarters of the daytime. The only time they need to go underwater is when they need to refill their storage gills.
When mating season arrives, male mudskippers do not stay put, and to be true, who would? They perform what appear to be push-ups, leaps and flips in the air and even stand on their tails. Literally anything in their power in order to capture the female’s attention.
The males also become more aggressive, defying other males with biting and raising their dorsal fins. Then, if the female likes what she sees, she does her own series of signs to let the male know she´s available.
After mating, she enters into the male’s lair where she lays her eggs in a special part the male previously built for her. Soon after, the male fertilizes the eggs and takes care of the offspring.
If you happen to plan a visit to exotic places, such as the Moremi Game Reserve in Africa, or some of Australia’s Coral Coast, be on the lookout for these amazing little fish, and who knows? You might even discover more exciting things about these little but feisty animals.
Random Informative Fishing Tip #1: Perform Your Best with Kinami Lures
I am not sure how long they have had this lure out exactly, but this summer I bought and tried for the first time a Kinami flash worm. Wow, it was the second cast after using just regular plastic worms for like an hour, and wham, I finally caught one! It was a pretty good sized largemouth for that lake too.
As soft as the lure is, I thought for sure it would not last, but the rest of that evening it stood to the test. I still had that lure intact for another fishing trip.
They are salt impregnated, which puts out a flavor and that induces more strikes from the fish. It's a worm, yet it is something completely different to the conventional lures thrown at them and I think that is why it is so effective.
Now if I first hit up a lake, the go to lure after using top water is definitely the Kinami flash worm. I usually prefer to keep the colors simple as well. In fact, I have never used any color but blue or purple, and mainly the reason for this is because these colors have never done me wrong yet.
I would suggest that Kinami lures be in your tackle box this or the next upcoming fishing season, or you will be missing out on a lot of fish that have seen everything before and have smartened up to the old plastic worms.
Random Informative Fishing Tip #2: Fishing Boats with Motors Can Help You Fish or Hunt
Some good fishing boats with motors can help you in many aspects of both fishing and hunting. The shores of rivers and lakes are often “over” fished. The fish are very familiar with this situation because most people do fish from the shore.
Fishing boats with motors can get you to the center of the lake where not many other people may fish, potentially leaving you with a gold mine. Also the same fishing boat can be used while hunting.
If you like hunting duck or other fowl, you should consider doing this from a small boat as well. But what features should you consider when looking for fishing boats with motors that will be used for hunting too?
One of the first things you should consider is the size and type of motor. A smaller motor is ideal for this situation. The less powerful it is, the quieter it can be. Do some research on the type of motor that will suit you best for your area.
How large or small of a boat to you need? When I think of fishing boats with motors, I picture a rather small boat for one or two men. The smaller the boat, the less powerful motor you'll need. Smaller boats are also easier to navigate.
Is the color of your fishing boat something you should consider? If you plan on hunting with it, then you should think about the boat color.
What type of environment do you plan on hunting in? The duller the color the better—you don't want anything that draws extra attention. There are also camo boat covers that you can put on while duck or fowl hunting.
Keeping these above considerations in mind, you'll be sure to find some great fishing boats with motors for your next fishing or hunting trip!
Random Informative Fishing Tip #3: Learn From the Best with Extreme Fishing Videos
Every fisherman knows the excitement of reeling in a big catch, and that's exactly all you'll get in extreme fishing videos!
Whether it's a marlin, shark, or just a large catfish, there is probably an extreme fishing video on it. But these videos can also teach you a thing or two about fishing.
You can catch a fish if you can't attract them to your location. The pros share all of their experience and knowledge of baits, lures, and other techniques to attract and catch the biggest, most extreme fish.
How to reel in the big ones is another strategy you need to know. Reeling in the smaller fish is a lot different than reeling in the large ones. Extreme fishing videos show you all the ways to make reeling in the big ones as easy as reeling in the smaller fish.
Once you've caught the fish and it's at the side of your boat, you have to get it into the boat. This is easier said than done. The pros show you which combination of nets and other supplies can help to get that large fish in the boat.
Skinning and cleaning a large fish is a lot different than doing the same to smaller fish. Most pros will show you tips and tricks to make it easy to skin and clean a large fish.
Extreme fishing videos can be fun to watch, but if you follow their advice and tips, you'll be catching large fish in no time!
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