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Why is the human fish called the human fish?

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It's called the human fish because of it's skin coloration. It's very fleshy and human-like. 
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The Human Fish has the scientific name of Proteus. It has HUMAN-looking skin but otherwise there is no resemblance. Human and fishes share many developmental pathways, organ systems, and more which is why the human fish is called the human fish.
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