Blur Fish | 10 Fun facts that you may not have known about the "ugliest fish"

The world is full of strange animals , some even seem taken out of the stories. Have you heard of the fish blot or drop fish? He was "awarded" with the title of the ugliest animal in the world in 2013, Do you want to know a little more about him? We promise you that your strange body is not the only thing that will surprise you!

The Psychrolutes marcidus , better known as fish blur , it's a fish with a peculiar texture who lives in depths of the ocean , where the pressure is tens of times higher than that on the surface. That is why, its appearance on the surface is that of a strange gelatinous mass, very unattractive to the eye. It is an endemic species from Australia and can be found in the depths between the coasts of this country and Tasmania, between 600 and 1200 meters. As it lacks muscles, it feeds on edible matter that floats in the water , preferably crustaceans of the seabed.

We are going to discover 10 curious facts about the fish borron!

10 Facts about the fish that you did not know

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1. It does not look so ugly at the bottom of the ocean

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The fish is really ugly if we see it out of the water, but the truth is that in its true environment it does not look so bad. The change of appearance is due to the pressure, since out of the water, the air pressure is lower and the fish becomes more gelatinous and somewhat deformed.

2. It is not very active

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The bottom of the ocean can sometimes be a bit boring, and the fish does not have much to do. His evolution has led him to save his energy , and therefore not even anything, but floats. All you have to do is open your mouth when the food is near.

3. Can not bite

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Perhaps the fish blot is a creature quite inactive by its physical characteristics: The fish has no bones ... no teeth. Therefore, it is impossible to take a bite. This makes it a harmless animal, although its appearance on the outside is a bit scary or at least shocking.

4. It's a sensation in pop culture

The fish has caused a sensation on the Internet since its discovery . He has inspired songs, poems, has become a stuffed animal, in design for T-shirts and there are even plans for a thematic café in his honor, in London. How about? Quite unexpected! True? Do you also find it adorable?

5. It is an animal little investigated

As we told you, the fish blot lives deep and due to the inhospitable environment in which its existence develops, it has not yet been widely studied . Scientists still do not know how long they live and many details about their way of life and evolution.

6. It is not edible

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At the moment when the fish blots the surface its consistency becomes even more gelatinous and dies, which does not allow it to reach a plate in good condition, but to be honest: Who would want to try it? Its appearance is not too appetizing.

7. Take care of your eggs

Although very little is known about the reproduction of the blubber, apparently the female lays hundreds of small pink eggs and both she and her companion They take care of them by protecting them with their bodies until they hatch. If you think about it, it makes sense, because it is the safest method in an environment where there are no plants or hiding places to protect them.

8. You are in danger

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Exemplary of fish blur fish. Did you know that it is about to become extinct?

The fish is one step away from extinction. How is it possible if it is not an objective of the fishermen? Many times they get entangled in the networks that sweep the ocean floor , because they are not edible, fishermen usually return them to the sea, but it is always too late.

9. Does not have a swim bladder

Due to the pressure where he lives, the fish does not need to have a swim bladder to float and swim, his gelatinous body allows it without any problem.

10. It is a lonely animal

The fish blot or drop fish is an animal that prefers loneliness , rather than moving in groups like other fish do. It is difficult to find them together, so it is still more mysterious how they should reproduce and how long they can live. Undoubtedly, this fish is an enigma.

Did you know this data about this rare fish? What did you think of the blubber? Undoubtedly, this is one of those creatures of the depths that will continue to speak for a long time. What else do you think is hidden in these abyssal páramos? Animals that we can not even imagine? Leave us your opinion in the comments section! We will love reading you!

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Images: Grufnik, Simon Elgood.


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