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Gulper Eel Facts Perhaps most notably of all, the Gulper Eel remains one of the most unusual appearing creatures in any ocean. Photographs of the creature also 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 […]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 Firstly, the most noteworthy fact about the Spotted Handfish remains its moderate air of mystery. It’s a very rare ocean species, and not well studied. Yet, what we do know about it fascinates marine biologists. Secondly, its name derives from the presence of rather highly adapted pectoral fins. These resemble human hands […]Read More
Australian Ghost Shark Facts Firstly, Australian Ghost Shark is one of the common names of the Callorhinchus milii. Other popular names for this ocean creature also include elephant shark and elephant fish. Despite the name, the rather bizarre-looking creature is not actually a shark. In fact, it is a species of Chimera and as such, […]
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 […]
Hagfish Facts Firstly, the Hagfish is a unique ocean creature. Though it strongly resembles an eel, it actually represents a primitive species of fish. Yet, many people still commonly refer to it as a slime eel. This occurs due its ability to produce copious quantities of slime at will. The Hagfish remains considered a living […]
Longfin Batfish Facts Firstly, Longfin Batfish serves as the common name of the ocean species Platax teira. Due to its rather striking appearance, this fish, unfortunately, has become popular in aquariums. Furthermore, this somewhat unassuming looking fish also holds a few surprises. Among these is the fact that the animal ranks as one of the […]
Spotted Handfish Facts Firstly, the most noteworthy fact about the Spotted Handfish remains its moderate air of mystery. It’s a very rare ocean species, and not well studied. Yet, what we do know about it fascinates marine biologists. Secondly, its name derives from the presence of rather highly adapted pectoral fins. These resemble human hands […]
Longspine Squirrelfish Facts Firstly, 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, however, it now constitutes a highly popular fish in the majority of public aquariums. […]
Fangtooth Facts Most notably, Fangtooth serves as the name of a family of beryciform fish inhabiting the deep ocean. It also appears 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 its reproductive cycle. But experts do know […]
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 Firstly, the rather surprising Arapaima Leptosoma constitutes a recently discovered type of freshwater fish. To date, researchers actually know of only a few individuals of this new species. Also, awareness of its existence occurred so recently that no common name exists as of yet. Quite understandably, the search for more of […]
Pacu Facts First of all, Pacu serves as the collective name for any of several related species of carnivorous freshwater fish. These astonishing looking creatures also bear a close relationship to the piranha. However, the primary physical differences between the two appear in dentition and physical size. The amazing Pacu also remains renowned for its […]
