Which fish is known for walking on the seafloor with its pectoral fins?

The red-lipped batfish is known for walking on the seafloor with its pectoral fins.

This unusual fish lives around the Galápagos Islands and near Peru at depths commonly associated with rocky or sandy bottoms. Its pectoral, pelvic and anal fins are adapted for supporting and moving its body along the seabed rather than for ordinary open-water swimming.

The species is recognizable for its flattened body, horn-like projections and bright red lips. It is a bottom-dweller that uses its modified anatomy to move over the substrate and search for prey.

The red-lipped batfish is not the same animal as a batfish in the family Ephippidae, nor is it related to bats. It belongs to the anglerfish order Lophiiformes. Its unusual appearance has made it one of the most recognizable deep-water fishes around the Galápagos.