Is the Umbrella Conger Shady or Sheltered?
The umbrella conger eel doesn’t look like its name, but it’s well covered. From scrutiny, anyway.
fish facts
If the Rat-Tail Fish Can Survive Hell, It Can Survive the Unfortunate Name
It seems a bit unfair calling this a “rat-tail” fish when it clearly just has a thin, tapering tail. But …
Why the Lionfish Can Be a Jerk
Its other names range from the cool ”fire fish” and “fan dancer” to the decidedly rubbish “turkeyfish”, but the PR’s …
Xantic Sargo
It might sound like a make of car, but it’s actually a fish. It does have a cool racing stripe …
Goblin Shark
My last two posts have had a bit too much sexy talk, so here’s the goblin shark to put an …
Abyssal Spiderfish
This Dalí-painting escapee lives up to 5.4 km* (3 miles) under the ocean in the abyssal zone, where it’s pitch …
Devil Fish
No, the devil fish’s eyes aren’t comically popping out, they’re just fins.
Altum Angelfish
For the altum angelfish, kissing is their combat!
