#fish post

These sharks have evolved the ability to undulate their pectoral and pelvic fins in a way that allows them to "walk" across surfaces. Their musculature and skeletal system is different from most other sharks, allowing them to lift and move their body even without the help of buoyancy underwater. They can regulate their breathing and heart rate to survive in these low oxygen conditions.

You might be wondering why these sharks do this. When the tide lowers, there are small pockets of water that larger predators cannot access. During these periods, they have less competition when hunting and additionally don't have to worry about their own predators such as other sharks and groupers. Hunting prey also becomes easier when the prey has nowhere to go.

They are peaceful fish that are commonly found around Sri Lanka and the Coral sea.

They feed on flatworms, which are harmful to coral, polyps from Acropora corals and the occasional shrimp.

They vary in color from brown to a greenish yellow, their skin is covered in a toxic mucus, and they like to perch on corals.

Their max length is... 5cm!!

Yellow 💛🐠