Lungfish

About

How lungfish lives

Lungfish are ancient freshwater fish that can breathe air and survive low-oxygen waters. Some lungfish burrow into mud and enter dormancy during dry seasons. River species are shaped by changing water levels, flowing currents, and narrow migration paths.

Conservation

Status and habitat pressure

Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure. Protecting lungfish also depends on keeping rivers, wetland habitats healthy and connected.

Common species still depend on habitat quality, clean water, food webs, and low disturbance.

Quick Facts

Things to notice

• Some lungfish burrow into mud and enter dormancy during dry seasons.
• Many fish detect subtle vibrations in the water, helping them react quickly to motion nearby.
• River species are shaped by changing water levels, flowing currents, and narrow migration paths.
• Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure.