Fishes That Don't Swim 

12 June,2024

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Known for their ability to camouflage and lie motionless on the seafloor. They are poor swimmers and often remain still to ambush prey.

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Stonefish:

These fish use their pectoral fins to "walk" along the seafloor rather than swim.

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Frogfish:

They have modified pectoral fins that resemble legs, enabling them to walk on the seafloor instead of swimming.

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Batfish:

Similar to frogfish and batfish, handfish use their pectoral fins to move along the seabed.

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Handfish:

They have leg-like pectoral fins that allow them to "walk" on the ocean floor.

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Sea Robin:

Typically found resting on the seafloor, they have limited swimming abilities and often rely on camouflage.

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Oyster Toadfish:

Like stonefish, scorpionfish are ambush predators that remain still and rely on their camouflage.

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Scorpionfish:

They use their modified pelvic fins to cling to rocks and other surfaces, often in turbulent waters where swimming is difficult.

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Clingfish:

They have a suction disc on their belly to attach to surfaces, and they are not strong swimmers.

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Lumpfish:

These fish bury themselves in the sand with only their eyes and mouth exposed, waiting to ambush prey rather than swimming actively.

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