The World of Flying Fish One of the most unusual species of fish in the ocean is the Exocoetidae, of flying fish. This animal is unlike any other fish in that it is able to literally fly through the air. In certain parts of the world, the flying fish is a special part of the …
The fearsome looking Fangtooth Moray is really not much of a threat to humans. There are certainly cases of humans receiving a nasty bite from these eels but those were usually incidents when it was provoked. Like most eels, the Fangtooth Moray is generally peaceful when humans are around so long as it is not startled or made to feel threatened.
Common Name(s) Yellow boxfish, Polka-dot Box Fish, Blue-Spotted Boxfish, Cubed Boxfish, Yellow Trunkfish, White Cubicus, Cube Boxfish Scientific Name Ostracion cubicus Origin Red Sea/ Indo-West Pacific Temperature Range 72°F – 78°F Water Parameters dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025 Adult Size 15”-18”, 1’6” max size Diet Omnivore – krill, shrimp, mollusks and sometimes algae. Dried, …
Swordfish (Xiphias Gladius) is a species of billfish. They are known for their easily identifiable sword like protrusion from their faces, which is used to slice at prey and make them easier to catch. They are one of the fastest predators of the ocean, swimming at speeds of up to 50 miles per hour. They are …
Blobfish, Psychrolutes marcidus, is a deep-sea fish that live on the ocean floor. The natural habitat of the blobfish is in the deep sea off the coast of Australia and Tasmania. They live in depths of 600–1200 meters underwater. Structural and Behavioral Adaptations The gelatinous body of the blobfish is characterized by a large head …
