The mudskipper has a special type of gills, which are specially designed to trap water in the mudskipper's gill chamber, therefore keeping the gills moist and allowing them to function. The mudskipper's neck also houses blood rich membranes and the water is also used to moisten the mudskipper's skin, thereby allowing it to absorb air and stay alive for a long period of time. The mudskipper also has a highly modified type of fins that allow it to "walk" on land, as well as flip its body to "skip" across mud or even water.
Source(s):
http://www.newyorktails.com/mudskippers.htm
http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/onlinelearningcenter/species/mudskipper
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