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African fish climbs waterfalls

Updated on: 06 April,2026 12:27 PM IST  |  Africa
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But they take many breaks, demonstrating the invaluable role that rest plays in physical exertion

African fish climbs waterfalls

The shellear fish developed the skill to swim up solid rock 50-feet high, thanks to ingenious hooks in their fins.

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Meet the shellear fish from Congo, Africa: a tiny creature with extraordinary rock-climbing aspirations. Its existence was recorded for the first time in a recent study. 

The shellear fish developed the skill to swim up solid rock 50-feet high, thanks to ingenious hooks in their fins.


But they take many breaks, demonstrating the invaluable role that rest plays in physical exertion. 



While they are not the only fish capable of climbing significant heights, this species had not been recorded in Africa until now.

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