The blobfish, a deep-sea dweller, transforms into a comical blob when brought to the surface. Its gelatinous flesh enables it to float while ingesting organic matter. Often mistaken for a special effect, it appeared in "Men in Black III."
The Asian sheepshead wrasse has a witch-like face resembling a Disney character. Its exaggerated features may be a result of sexual selection during mating season. Newly hatched wrasses have normal heads.
The yellow boxfish, with its unique shape, roams coral reefs and feeds on algae. Its agility is attributed to its fins rather than its body shape. A failed attempt to mimic it led to the unsuccessful Mercedes-Benz Bionic concept car.
The psychedelic frogfish is a bizarre creature with a unique appearance and camouflage abilities. Discovered in 2009, it features a flat face, blue eyes, and a striped pattern. It also has a luring appendage on its forehead to attract prey.
The moonfish is a remarkable warm-blooded fish that generates its own body heat, giving it energy and allowing it to survive in the deep sea. Why haven't other fish evolved this adaptation?
The goblin shark is a deep-sea predator known for its long snout and protrusible teeth. It belongs to an ancient shark family that thrived during the early Cretaceous period.
The Atlantic wolffish is known for its wolf-like jaws and antifreeze proteins, allowing it to survive in frigid Atlantic waters. It is endangered due to frequent capture in deep-sea trawling nets.
The red-bellied pacu is a South American fish with human-like teeth. It can be dangerous and quickly outgrow its tank size.
The ocellated icefish has clear, hemoglobin-free blood. It relies on dissolved oxygen and has a low-energy lifestyle.
Toothpick fish, a rare parasitic species, reside in Amazon catfish gills. Myth suggests attraction to human urethra, but incidents are extremely rare.