This is a Red-Lipped Batfish. They're primarily found off the coast of Costa Rica at depths of 3 to 76 meters. They use their fins to "walk" across the sea floor. #marinebiology#batfish https://t.co/ViHytURsru
The pointy-nose blue chimaera, often called the "ghost shark", is a deep sea fish that feeds off the ocean floor. They have a venomous spine on their backs in case a predator pounces from above. They're primarily found in waters around Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.
Can you find the lie about sharks? 🦈🌊
a) sharks are older than trees
b) sharks live 20-30 years on average
c) sharks have 264 bones
#sharks#marinebiology
Can you find the lie about sharks? 🦈🌊
a) sharks are older than trees
b) sharks live 20-30 years on average
c) sharks have 264 bones
#sharks#marinebiology
Silly of the day!! The mandarin fish, or mandarin dragonet are found in the Pacific in warm waters. They grow up to be only 3 inches and are known for their beautiful mating rituals taking place at sunset. They feed at the floor and eat invertebrates and small crustaceans.