This "Walking" Fish Has Scientists Stumped | National Geographic

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Recent video showing a "walking" fish has several experts stumped on its actual species identification. ➡ Subscribe: https://on.natgeo.com/4p5A0D6 #NationalGeographic #Stingfish #Fish About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for critically acclaimed storytelling around science and exploration. Discover amazing wildlife, ancient civilizations, hidden worlds, and the incredible wonders of our Earth. Through world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo inspires fans of all ages to connect with, explore, and care about the world. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: https://nationalgeographic.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/natgeo Facebook: https://facebook.com/natgeo Threads: https://threads.com/@natgeo X: https://x.com/NatGeo LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/national-geographic TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@natgeo Reddit: https://reddit.com/user/nationalgeographic Video captured off the coast of Bali, Indonesia, shows a "walking" fish scampering on the seafloor. Fish experts, known as ichthyologists, agree that it's a member of the genus Minous, more commonly known as stingfish. But what they don't agree on is its species. The video shows the stingfish using its lowermost pectoral fins as "feet" to move about and probe the seafloor for food. This mystery creature could be a striped stingfish, a white goblin or possibly an undescribed species. Accurately identifying this aquatic pedest

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