Salamanderfish — printable fact sheet
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Salamanderfish
Lepidogalaxias salamandroides
The Salamanderfish is a small, slender freshwater fish endemic to southwestern Australia. Noted for its unique ability to bend its body vertically and move its head independently like a salamander, it is one of the most unusual fish species in the world. It inhabits ephemeral, a…
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- Despite its name and salamander-like movements, the Salamanderfish is not related to amphibians but is a true fish with ancient evolutionary origins.
- The Salamanderfish can survive the dry season by aestivating in moist soil; it is the only known freshwater fish in Australia that can move its head from side to side like a salamander. Its ability to tolerate acidic, low-oxygen waters makes it uniquely adapted to its habitat.
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