how long can fish survive outside of water?

Question: how long can fish survive outside of water?
- Keywords:
  animal,
  respiration,
  water
Asked by to Liam on 17 Jun 2014. This question was also asked by .
- Liam Harvey answered on 17 Jun 2014:
  
  Hi nicholasbendtner,
  It will largely depend on the species of fish in question and the stress of the animal. I don’t think there is a rule of thumb for all species of fish but i would suggest you carry out experiments of your own… there might be a paper in it! HAHA i joke please do not go around killing fish on my say so!
  
  Good question,
  Liam

Question: how long can fish survive outside of water?