Guess what the first one is called? Yup, Dumbo Octopus (but his face reminds me a Star Wars Character. How about the second fish? Yup, Fan Fin Seadevil.
Thanks you two. The ocean just got a bit uglier.
Photo source: New York Times
Jun 1, 2007
Some More Proof
Remember what I said a few days ago about fish being so aptly named? Here is some more proof. Both Dave and J. Carr sent me this New York Times link on deep sea fish.
Guess what the first one is called? Yup, Dumbo Octopus (but his face reminds me a Star Wars Character. How about the second fish? Yup, Fan Fin Seadevil.
Thanks you two. The ocean just got a bit uglier.
Photo source: New York Times
Guess what the first one is called? Yup, Dumbo Octopus (but his face reminds me a Star Wars Character. How about the second fish? Yup, Fan Fin Seadevil.
Thanks you two. The ocean just got a bit uglier.
Photo source: New York Times
I want that second one for my tank! :)
ReplyDeleteI think the dumbo octopus is cute... but I have a thing for cephalopods.
ReplyDeleteIs it just me or does Dumbo look like he is wearing shoes?
ReplyDeleteI believe the star wars character is Admiral Akbar see
ReplyDeletehttp://www.pop-arena.com/articles/akbar.html
Yes, Admiral Akbar. I even have the figurine at home. I'm disappointed that I forgot.
ReplyDeleteOMG!
ReplyDeleteI'm away for a few days and I almost miss your posting of a DUMBO octo?! I've never sent one in because I think they are so dern CUTE. Seriously, I have some pictures that just make you want to nibble on those fins. ;)
Arachnophile, eek!
ReplyDeleteYou should try looking up the vampire squid.
ReplyDeleteThe Vampyroteuthis infernalis is one of the coolest deep ocean creatures out there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3PvvT_Ktx8