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Gulper Eel Facts The Gulper Eel constitutes one of the most unusual appearing creatures in any ocean. Photographs of them remain extremely rare, hence the poor quality of this photo. Given the rather extreme nature of its habitat, most of what humans know of this mysterious and unique creature comes from analysis of individuals accidentally appearing […]Read More
Thresher Shark Facts The amazing Thresher Shark has a distinctly unique physical appearance that makes it easily recognizable. This holds true because the caudal fin grows to lengths proportionately far greater than other species of shark. In fact, it often attains virtually the same length as the body itself. Marine biologists suspect the possibility of […]Read More
Spotted Handfish Facts The most noteworthy fact about the Spotted Handfish is their moderate air of mystery. They’re a very rare ocean species, and not well studied. Yet, what we do know about them fascinates marine biologists. Their name derives from the presence of rather highly adapted pectoral fins which resemble human hands and are used to […]Read More
Spinner Shark Facts The Spinner Shark names a medium-sized species of requiem shark that has become quite popular with spectators for its acrobatics. Its common name comes from its unique feeding strategy since the species typically feed on schools of small fish. When it attacks its prey, the Spinner Shark swims vertically through the school […]
The Hagfish is a unique ocean creature. Though they strongly resemble eels, they are actually a primitive species of fish but many people still commonly refer to them as a slime eel, due to their ability to produce copious quantities of slime at will. The fish is considered a living fossil. Their physiology has remained relatively unchanged for […]
Longfin Batfish Facts Longfin Batfish serves as the common name of the ocean species Platax teira. Due to its rather striking appearance, this fish has become popular in aquariums. This unassuming looking also fish holds a few surprises. Among these is the fact that it ranks as one of the fastest growing creatures in any ocean. […]
Spotted Handfish Facts The most noteworthy fact about the Spotted Handfish is their moderate air of mystery. They’re a very rare ocean species, and not well studied. Yet, what we do know about them fascinates marine biologists. Their name derives from the presence of rather highly adapted pectoral fins which resemble human hands and are used to […]
Longspine Squirrelfish Facts The term Longspine Squirrelfish represents the collective name for a genus of small tropical fish. There also appear to be roughly 150 species within this genus, which forms a small order of beryciformes. Unfortunately for the species, it now constitutes a staple fish in the majority of public aquariums, due to its […]
Fangtooth is the name of a family of beryciform fish inhabiting the deep ocean. They appear to be present throughout the world, in both tropical and temperate zones. Scientists currently recognize only two species of Fangtooth. Yet, very little seems clear about their reproductive cycle, except for the fact that their larvae appear planktonic in nature. Residing […]
Thresher Shark Facts The amazing Thresher Shark has a distinctly unique physical appearance that makes it easily recognizable. This holds true because the caudal fin grows to lengths proportionately far greater than other species of shark. In fact, it often attains virtually the same length as the body itself. Marine biologists suspect the possibility of […]
Arapaima Leptosoma Facts The rather surprising Arapaima Leptosoma constitutes a recently discovered type of freshwater fish. To date, we actually know of only a few individuals of this new species. Awareness of its existence occurred so recently that no common name exists as of yet. The search for more of its kind remains ongoing. […]
Pacu Facts Pacu serves as the collective term for any of several related species of carnivorous freshwater fish. These astonishing looking creatures bear a close relationship to the piranha. The primary physical differences appear in dentition and sheer size. The Pacu remains renowned for its extraordinarily unique teeth. Unlike its genetic cousin, the piranha, its […]
Coffinfish Facts The Coffinfish, also known as the Chaunax endeavouri, represents a rather unique looking sea toad and belongs to the Chaunacidae Family. This rather distinctive looking fish remains less known than related species and shares its Family with the perhaps better-known anglerfish. Due to its specific habitat, which we will cover later, detailed information about […]
