Gulper Eel Facts Perhaps most notably of all, the Gulper Eel currently remains one of the most unusual appearing creatures in any ocean. Quite understandably, photographs of the creature also remain extremely rare, hence the poor quality of this photo. Given the highly extreme nature of its habitat, most of what humans know of this […]Read More
Pinecone Fish
Pinecone Fish Facts Perhaps most notably, the term Pinecone Fish serves as the common name for any of the quite unique species within a specific Family. Furthermore, for the moment, a small total of only four different but very closely related species fit within that most unusual of Families Additionally, these four varieties of fish […]
Mola Mola
Mola Mola Facts The truly distinctive name of Mola Mola applies to the largest known surviving variety of bony fish on earth. The amazing creature also goes by several other names, though. In this, it follows a pattern shared with many other species around the world. These multiple alternate common names include such distinctive terms […]
Fiddler Ray
Fiddler Ray Facts The somewhat distinctive common name of Fiddler Ray actually applies to either of two species within the genus Trygonorrhina. The two remarkable species therein also occasionally go by the distinctive alternate common name of the banjo ray. Wholly regardless of the term one uses, though, the small genus in fact represents a […]
Sarcastic Fringehead
Sarcastic Fringehead Facts Perhaps most notably, the uniquely-named Sarcastic Fringehead remains one of the most extraordinary species of fish in the world. This surprising statement holds true for several reasons that might surprise you. Firstly, the animal evolved as an extremely aggressive creature. However, this characteristic predominantly shows itself in terms of territorial behavior. Secondly, […]
Greenland Shark
Greenland Shark Facts The Greenland Shark is an extremely large species of shark endemic to a rather harsh range. In fact, its range reaches the farthest north of any known type of shark. The species also evolved numerous biological adaptations. As the only true sub-arctic shark, many of these adaptations occurred due to its environment. […]
Cownose Ray
Cownose Ray Facts The highly distinctive term Cownose Ray serves as the most frequently used common name to refer to a single species of ray found within the genus Rhinoptera. For the moment, however, at least one subspecies of the animal also appears to exist. Quite understandably for those who have encountered one of them, […]
California Sheephead
California Sheephead Facts Firstly, the term California Sheephead serves as the common name of as single species of wrasse, in the Family Labridae. As unusual as the common name may seem to some, it remains much more easily pronounced than the scientific name of Semicossyphus pulcher. In addition to being more pronounceable, the common name […]
Bull Shark
Bull Shark Facts Firstly, experts best know the appropriately named Bull Shark for its aggressive nature. In fact, this species appears responsible for the majority of shark attacks worldwide. It also is one of the best-known types of requiem shark. This ocean dweller is also highly adaptable to environmental conditions. In fact, it is one […]
Goblin Shark
Goblin Shark Facts The quite remarkable Goblin Shark represents an extremely rare species of deep-sea shark. Its most distinctive feature also remains the unique shape of its head and teeth. Very little reliable information exists concerning this astonishing creature, primarily found in the waters of Asia, however. Yet what data does exist continues to amaze […]
Great White Shark
Great White Shark Facts The term of Great White Shark serves as one of the common names for a truly incredible variety of mackerel shark. This marvel of Nature also goes by the other common names, though, such as the great white, the white shark, and white pointer. In the meantime, it also has the […]