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Introduction
The North Western Mud Fish was first discovered in Oregon by a man named Wilfred Scotty in 1999. It's ability to adapt to it's environment and and evasiveness from predators have lead it to thrive as a strong amphibian species.

Etymology and Definition
This species originated from a frog but changed into a more aquatic amphibian. The fins atop it's head and lower back makes the North Western Mud Fish have an advantage over frogs. Although frogs can leap to escape predators they cannot swim as fast as most predators. The North Western Mud Fish however, can swim at speeds up to 30 mph because of it's powerful fins.

History and Evolution
Evolved from frogs and has adapted to the murky swamps of Oregon, US. The only organisms found of this specific species are currently only in Oregon, United States. The three most important adaptations that the North Western Mud Fish has are: it's ability to hide and evade from predators or humans, it's skin's ability to change according to climate or humidity/dryness of the area and It's ability to live both on land and in the water. Hiding and evading is most important because without this trait the North Western Mud Fish would be easily diminished because of its small population. When the seasons change this organism can adjust it's skin to be wet or dry or cold or warm depending on what it needs to do to not suffer.

Habitat and Population
The population is small and static (not growing or depleting). This because of the way the North Western Mud Fish mates at a constant rate and dies at a constant rate. They live in the swamps of Oregon using the mud in the water to hide from predators. This organism can live both on land and in the water making either perfectly suitable homes. It is given it's name by the way it lives in the mud and "slaps" mud at things that it believes are a threat to itself. The North Western Mud Fish eats algae and is not eaten by any other species.

Biology
The North Western Mud Fish lays eggs and then they hatch into tiny 1 inch Mud fishi (Plural term). The average quantity of the group of eggs is 10 babies. Once they hatch they scatter around and eat algae. They hide under clumps of mud to protect themselves because their fins aren't fully develop enough to swim very fast. While they grow up they start to get stronger legs to walk on land and stronger fins for quick swimming. When in full adulthood, the North Western Mud Fish has 2 fins, 4 legs and antennae that protrude from it's cheeks to sense things in the water. It's bones are similar to a frog's being so light. The mud fish's spine can twist and turn to provide a wider range for its fin to propel it in the water.

Impact on Earth
The North Western Mud Fish has a very neutral effect on earth and it's atmosphere. But this species has given us a better understanding of amphibians and how they will evolve in the future. This species is so small and unnoticeable that it does not effect the ecosystem in which it lives or the Earth as a whole.