tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25971554376195450582026-05-01T08:41:16.655-04:00Fish Index1Green Thumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14960796089036943537noreply@blogger.comBlogger526125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597155437619545058.post-6162586852561960762017-07-26T15:19:00.002-04:002017-07-26T15:22:23.949-04:00Viper Shark (Trigonognathus kabeyai)
The Viper shark or Trigonognathus kabeyai is a seldom seen species of dogfish shark from the family Etmopteridae. This saltwater fish has been seen in the Pacific Ocean around Hawaii and Japan ranging from 150–360 m (890–1,180 ft) depending on the time of say. This species can grow to 21" (54cm) in length as is know for it's fanged teeth and bio-luminescence which it uses attract and then 1Green Thumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14960796089036943537noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597155437619545058.post-82499398750213929322014-11-09T16:20:00.003-05:002017-07-26T15:21:08.583-04:00Peacock Flounder (Bothus mancus)
The Peacock Flounder or Bothus mancus is a master of camouflage. These saltwater fish found in the Indo-Pacific have the ability to constantly change colors and patterns to match the sea floor. A recent scientific study has proven that it takes just 8 seconds for their bodies to completely blend into their surroundings! Scientists even used a checker board, which the flounder matched with 1Green Thumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14960796089036943537noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597155437619545058.post-63271455062182218132014-01-03T12:24:00.000-05:002014-11-09T16:21:58.028-05:00Weedy Scorpionfish (Rhinopias frondosa)
The Weedy Scorpionfish or Rhinopias frondosa is a saltwater fish that is a master of camouflage. This fish has a series of appendages that can easily be mistake for sea weed. As you can imagine, this makes the fish the perfect ambush predator. They will lie in wait until an unsuspecting meal gets too close and then strike with impressive speed.
Belonging to the Scorpaenidae 1Green Thumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14960796089036943537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597155437619545058.post-6150315329857974642013-12-21T20:23:00.001-05:002014-01-03T12:25:51.724-05:00Bearded Catfish (Scleromystax barbatus)
The Bearded Catfish or Scleromystax barbatus is a freshwater subtropical catfish from the Callichthyidae family. This fish was first discovered in the coastal drainage in Brazil. It has since found its way into the aquarium trade, and like other catfish it is a very hardy addition to any community tank. Also known as the Banded Corydoras this fish can grow up to 4" (10cm) in length. The 1Green Thumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14960796089036943537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597155437619545058.post-77758961728068686882013-11-03T16:24:00.002-05:002013-12-21T20:24:53.878-05:00Dwarf Wrymouth (Cryptacanthodes aleutensis)
The Dwarf Wrymouth or Cryptacanthodes aleutensis is one of the four species of Wrymouth found in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. This particular species is found in the Pugent Sound area. These saltwater fish have an eel-like elongated body that lacks any scales. They have a pinkish or reddish coloration with long dorsal and anal fins that on at the base of the tale. Dwarf Wrymouth 1Green Thumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14960796089036943537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597155437619545058.post-5992368674220592802013-10-09T15:09:00.000-04:002013-11-03T16:25:17.203-05:00Psychedelic Fish (Synchiropus picturatus)
The Psychedelic Fish or Synchiropus picturatus is a rather trippy looking saltwater fish that was first discovered in the Western Pacific Ocean. Also known as the Psychedelic Mandarinfish, Spotted Mandarin, and Picture Dragonet these fish have a psychedelic coloration of blues, oranges, and black spots with a green base.
These fish can be kept as pets, but are considered to be difficult to1Green Thumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14960796089036943537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597155437619545058.post-3380953124928107692013-09-09T18:43:00.003-04:002013-11-01T18:32:50.651-04:00Mozambique Tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus)
The Mozambique Tilapia or Oreochromis mossambicus is just one of the 100s of different Cichlid species of fish known as Tilapia. This particular species goes by a couple different names including Blue Kurper, Tilapia Kafuensis, Kafue Bream and the Three Spotted Tilapia. This species is native to Southern Africa and is found in many tropical areas around the world, where it is used for 1Green Thumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14960796089036943537noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597155437619545058.post-11370541816242240722013-08-31T11:27:00.001-04:002013-09-09T18:44:40.701-04:00Walking Shark (Hemiscyllium halmahera)
(© CI/photo by Mark Erdmann)
The Walking Shark or Hemiscyllium halmahera is a newly discovered species from Indonesia. Found off the remote eastern Indonesian island of Halmahera, this is the third species of walking shark in the past six years to be discovered in eastern Indonesia.
These sharks will use their fins to “walk” across the ocean floor, searching for food in the darkness of night1Green Thumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14960796089036943537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597155437619545058.post-46204493302068695372013-08-26T18:08:00.001-04:002013-08-31T11:29:13.798-04:00Hawaiian Dascyllus (Dascyllus albisella)
The Hawaiian Dascyllus or Dascyllus albisella is one of the many different salt water fish that is native only to the islands of Hawaii. The species of Damselfish is sometimes called the Hawaiian Domino Damselfish, and is found in the reefs surrounding the Hawaiian islands. When these fish are young they have a much different appearance then once they are older. They start out with a bright1Green Thumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14960796089036943537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597155437619545058.post-77952329116946573882013-08-23T20:03:00.000-04:002013-08-26T18:09:39.565-04:00Adolfo's Catfish (Corydoras adolfoi)
The Adolfo's catfish or Corydoras adolfoi is a species of freshwater fish that often makes its way in the aquarium trade. This tropical catfish is not very large, only growing to lengths of about 2.2" (5.7cm). They are part of the Callichthyidae family, and first originated in South America, specifically Brazil. They have a silver body with a black band near the base of the caudal fin 1Green Thumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14960796089036943537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597155437619545058.post-3064976231090769462013-07-29T20:06:00.002-04:002013-08-23T20:04:00.706-04:00Waterfall Climbing Cave Fish (Cryptotora thamicola)
The Waterfall Climbing Cave Fish or Cryptotora thamicola is one of the rarest, and most elusive fish in the world! This species is native only to two caves in Thailand! This freshwater fish has specially developed fins with microscopic hooks that allows it to climb up waterfalls and attach itself to the rock in the fast moving waters! It goes by a couple different names including the Cave 1Green Thumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14960796089036943537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597155437619545058.post-49620597522990354182013-07-08T20:03:00.002-04:002013-07-29T20:07:28.058-04:00California Sheephead (Semicossyphus pulcher)
The California Sheephead or Semicossyphus pulcher is just one of the over 600 different species of Wrasse. This saltwater fish is found in the eastern Pacific Ocean, often in kelp forests or around rocky reefs. The male California Sheephead is black, with a white jaw and red body. The female is pink in coloration. Juveniles are bright red with a white stripe down its body, and a black 1Green Thumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14960796089036943537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597155437619545058.post-19303897558547539942013-07-06T19:45:00.000-04:002013-07-08T20:05:13.860-04:00Deepest Living Fish The Hadal Snailfish (Pseudoliparis amblystomopsis)
The Hadal Snailfish or Pseudoliparis amblystomopsis is the deepest living fish known in the world, able to survive at depths exceeding 4.8 miles (7.7 kilometers)! Living so far underwater, these species of Snailfish can withstand pressures equal to 1,600 elephants standing on the roof of a Mini Cooper! These fish spend their lives in complete darkness and rely on their bodies to sense 1Green Thumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14960796089036943537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597155437619545058.post-3993463122239526972013-06-03T17:30:00.001-04:002013-07-06T19:48:01.988-04:00Salmon Shark (Lamna ditropis)
The Salmon Shark or Lamna ditropis is a species of shark that is found exclusively in the Northern Pacific Ocean. This shark is an apex predator that feeds on Sablefish, Herring, Squid, and of course Salmon. Growing to about 10 ft (3m) and weighing in at almost 1000lbs (450kg) these sharks are sometimes confused with the much more dangerous Great White Shark. They have a white underbelly 1Green Thumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14960796089036943537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597155437619545058.post-22219903205460034522013-06-01T11:14:00.001-04:002013-06-03T17:30:57.991-04:00Blue Parrotfish (Scarus coeruleus)
The Blue Parrotfish or Scarus coeruleus is just one of the over 90 different species of Parrotfish that inhabit our oceans. As you can see these saltwater fish get their names from their deep blue coloration.
Like other species of Parrot Fish they develop a snout over their lifetime that allows them to feed on coral. They can grow to be quite large, 3' (1m) is about as big as you will 1Green Thumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14960796089036943537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597155437619545058.post-88060919841598413952013-05-02T13:09:00.001-04:002013-06-01T11:16:03.891-04:00Bluespotted Cornetfish (Fistularia commersonii)
The Bluespotted Cornetfish or Fistularia commersonii is an elongated saltwater fish from the Fistulariidae family which include pipefishes and seahorses. This fish has an eel like appearance, but can be differentiated by its long snout, large eyes, distinct dorsal and anal fins, and a forked caudal fin whose center rays form a rather lengthy filament. This filament is lined with sensory pores1Green Thumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14960796089036943537noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597155437619545058.post-3117255050985333722013-04-28T14:23:00.002-04:002013-05-02T13:10:45.101-04:00Kelp Bass (Paralabrax clathratus)
The Kelp Bass or Paralabrax clathratus is a saltwater fish that is found in the eastern North Pacific Ocean. This fish is also called the Calico Bass, and is found in and around kelp beds. They are also seen in rocky, shallow waters. You can check out the Calico Bass in action in the video below.
Kelp Bass can reach lengths of about 28-1/2" (72cm), and can live to be about 34 years 1Green Thumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14960796089036943537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597155437619545058.post-6088750881502500962013-04-16T19:11:00.001-04:002013-04-28T14:25:21.041-04:00Longnose Sawshark (Pristiophorus cirratus)
The Longnose Sawshark or Pristiophorus cirratus is arguably one of the strangest looking fish in all of our oceans! Not only does this saltwater fish have an EXTREMELY long snout that is adorned with saw-like teeth, but it also has a set of barbels that hang down and help this fish detect movement on the sandy bottom. This species of shark will cruise the bottom using its rostrum and barbels1Green Thumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14960796089036943537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597155437619545058.post-20030734082180539792013-04-03T10:58:00.001-04:002013-04-16T19:14:02.952-04:00Penguin Fish (Thayeria boehlkei)
The Penguin Fish or Thayeria boehlkei is just one of the many different species of Tetra fish. Tetras are from the Characidae family, and can be distinguished from other fish by the presence of a small adipose fin between the dorsal and caudal fins. They all originate in the tropical freshwaters of the Africa, Central America and South America.
Penguin Fish go by a few different 1Green Thumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14960796089036943537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597155437619545058.post-24326415427554869962013-03-20T12:44:00.001-04:002013-04-03T11:00:09.974-04:00Atlantic Wolffish (Anarhichas lupus)
The Atlantic Wolffish or Anarhichas lupus is a rather odd looking saltwater fish that spends most of its time on the bottom floor of the ocean. They resemble a Blenny in appearance, but are much larger, growing to about 5' (150cm) in length and weighing in at 40lbs (18kg). You can check out some awesome footage of the Atlantic Wolffish in the video below.
This species of Wolffish goes by1Green Thumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14960796089036943537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597155437619545058.post-8970917284753384952013-03-10T12:26:00.003-04:002013-03-20T12:45:41.942-04:00Slingjaw Wrasse (Epibulus insidiator)
The Slingjaw Wrasse or Epibulus insidiator is without a doubt one of the strangest fish in our oceans. This fish has an extendo mouth that protrudes out from its body to gobble up unsuspecting prey. This "slingjaw" can extend to half this fish's body! You can watch this for yourself in the videos below.
Much like the deep sea Goblin Shark, this fish could easily be the 1Green Thumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14960796089036943537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597155437619545058.post-24478640110347530752013-03-04T21:19:00.000-05:002013-03-10T12:28:04.492-04:00Pyramid Butterflyfish (Hemitaurichthys polylepis)
The Pyramid Butterflyfish (Hemitaurichthys polylepis) is just one of the many different species of Butterflyfish. This saltwater fish gets its name from the white pyramid shape on its midsection. This fish's head starts out yellow while it is young, but will turn brown as it matures. These fish can grow up to 7 inches (18cm) in length, and are found on the outer edge of reef systems where 1Green Thumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14960796089036943537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597155437619545058.post-71538069078881079702013-02-23T15:29:00.002-05:002013-03-04T23:44:59.448-05:00Black Swallower (Chiasmodon niger)
The Black Swallower or Chiasmodon niger is a rarely seen deep sea fish found in the mesopelagic and bathypelagic zones at a depth of 2,300-9,000 ft (700-2,745 meters). This fish is known for its ability to swallow a fish up to THREE times its size! It accomplishes this by using its highly stretchable jaw and stomach. The Black Swallower will grab its prey from behind by the tail and then 1Green Thumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14960796089036943537noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597155437619545058.post-20992047517076774952013-02-18T11:27:00.001-05:002013-02-23T15:30:43.577-05:00Atlantic Bigeye (Priacanthus arenatus)
The Atlantic Bigeye or Priacanthus arenatus is a saltwater fish that is found in small schools, in and around reefs. These fish can grow to about 12" in length and are generally more active in the night then in the daytime. This species of Bigeye feeds on crustaceans, small fish and polychaetes. They fall prey to larger fish such as Triggerfish and some sharks.
Atlantic Bigeye have the 1Green Thumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14960796089036943537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597155437619545058.post-76168660273272150822013-02-12T14:11:00.000-05:002013-02-18T11:28:36.364-05:00Yellow Watchman Goby (Cryptocentrus cinctus)
The Yellow Watchman Goby or Cryptocentrus cinctus is a very entertaining aquarium fish. Like it's close relative the Hi Fin Red Banded Goby, this species can have a symbiotic relationship with a Pistol Shrimp. The Pistol Shrimp will spend the day hard at work burrowing a hole in which the Yellow Watchman Goby and the shrimp live together in harmony. Pistol Shrimp have terrible eyesight1Green Thumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14960796089036943537noreply@blogger.com0