Random Fish Facts

Some fish actually have lungs in addition to gills!!

Gar Fish

Bichir

Some fish can walk!!

•Air-bladder

•Stiffened gills so they don’t collapse when out of water

•Tree like organs growing from gills can absorb oxygen

•Keep their gills closed when out of water

•Called the ‘Walking Catfish’ because it can ‘walk’ from pond to pond

•As long as body is moist, they can stay outside of land for a considerable amount of time!

Internal Bony Fish Anatomy

External Bony Fish Anatomy