Although beauty is in the eye of the beholder, everyone can agree that this fish is rather peculiar. The blobfish, just as the name suggests, is a fish that is not so pleasing to the eye. But, to be fair, it is hard to sound adorable with a name like “blobfish”. And, giving this little fella the benefit of the doubt, other fish or sea creatures have more majestic names than that.
What Is a Blobfish?
The blobfish (Psychrolutes marcidus) is a deep-sea fish that has gained fame for its unusual appearance. It is often described as one of the world’s ugliest fish due to its distinctive, gelatinous, and somewhat amorphous appearance. Here are some key characteristics of the blobfish:b
Blobfish are typically pinkish or pale in color and have a gelatinous, almost translucent flesh. Their body lacks traditional scales, and they have a soft, saggy, and droopy appearance. Their large, bulbous nose and downturned mouth give them a somewhat sad or “blob-like” expression, which is how they got their name.
They are found at depths of around 2,000 to 4,000 feet (600 to 1,200 meters) in the deep waters off the coasts of Australia and New Zealand. The extreme pressure at these depths allows their gelatinous bodies to maintain their shape.
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