Fantastic Fish

A231 - Fantastic Fish
  
This poster presents some of the world’s most fantastic fish. Extensive research went into finding those with the most remarkable physical forms and most unusual behavior. Each is accompanied by a caption that cites it common name, scientific name, size, locations where found and, perhaps most important, why it is so unique.

Pacific Viper Fish
Chauliodus macouni
Very deep water fish.  Eats crustaceans 
Northwest Pacific

Ocean Sunfish
Mola mola
No tail fin.  Steers thru spitting jets of water.
Worldwide. 
Unicornfish
Lophotus_capellei
Leafy Seadragon
Phycodurus eques
Leaf-like appendages permit it to hide in seaweed.
East Indian Ocean

American Angler
Lophius americanus
Frocious predators that can eat prey as big as themselves.  West Atlantic.

King of Herrings / Oarfish
Regalecus glesne
Ribbon-like.  Longest of all fishes.
Atlantic Ocean.

Feenixx Publishing  |  120 W. Bank St. | Petersburg, Va. 23803  |  (804) 732-6691  |  FAX (804) 732-6792 |  info@feenixx.com
Copyright 2007 | Feenixx Publishing, Inc.
Unauthorized use of images prohibited.  More information