Mudskippers are fish, not amphibians. They belong to the family Gobiidae and are part of the order Perciformes. Despite their ability to live both in water and on land, they are classified as fish because they have gills and fins, which are characteristic features of fish. Mudskippers have adapted to life in intertidal zones, where they can breathe through their skin and the lining of their mouth and throat when out of water. This unique adaptation allows them to survive in environments where other fish cannot, but it does not change their classification as fish.
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