Was frisst der Blobfisch?
Da er auf dem Meeresboden völlig bewegungslos wartet, bis sich ihm die Beute nähert, benötigt er keine Muskulatur. Der Blobfisch ernährt sich von verschiedenen Weichtieren, von Seefedern, Seeigeln und Krebsen.
Wie heißt der hässlichste Fisch der Welt?
Blobfische (Psychrolutes microporos) sind Tiefseekreaturen, deren Habitat sich in 600 bis 1200 Meter Tiefe im Pazifik südlich von Australien, Tasmanien und Neuseeland befindet. Sie wabern in tiefer Dunkelheit über dem Meeresboden und warten darauf, dass sich die Beute nähert, damit sie zuschnappen können.
What is the history of blobfish?
Blobfish were first described in 1978, very recently in terms of fish identification. The first Blobfishes in reproduction were discovered in 2000 on the Gorda Escarpment off the California coast. The fish were in an area where other species of fish & octopus were also breeding.
Is the blobfish an alien?
For instance, a Blobfish appeared in the film Men In Black 3, in a kitchen that included species of aliens… this is thought to be a funny hint that, in the Men In Black world, this fish is an alien due to its funny appearance. Also, musician Michael Hearst created a song about this fish, in his album titled for unusual creatures.
What are the characteristics of a blobfish?
Description of the Blobfish. Blobfish have large heads with rounded bodies that taper towards the tail. In the depths of the ocean they look more like an actual fish, and are virtually unrecognizable. The gelatin-like skin and body is an adaptation that allows these creatures to maintain neutral buoyancy.
Why is the blobfish an endangered species?
It mainly lives off Australia and is worried to become endangered, due to overfishing from nets. The blobfish is jelly-like and inflates to float around, it eats by waiting for dead organisms to drift down. It has been adopted as the mascot of the UAPS, or Ugly Animal Preservation Society (Yes, it’s a real thing!) .