tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20146619.post116498529493445167..comments2023-11-03T02:16:06.338-07:00Comments on Ugly Overload: No More Fishing for MeRaging Wombathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01898378698646624373noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20146619.post-63127609061489406462011-04-08T00:57:01.075-07:002011-04-08T00:57:01.075-07:00It's a Blobfish (seriously). Scientific name:...It's a Blobfish (seriously). Scientific name: Psychrolutes marcidus. They are currently facing extinction due to deep-sea fishing. Poor little guys can't help the way they lokk!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06346288238218500575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20146619.post-50048442213381084602010-06-17T11:31:57.557-07:002010-06-17T11:31:57.557-07:00They're actually pretty cute when they're ...They're actually pretty cute when they're babies.Caitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04863646774152575815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20146619.post-85398127007385390842008-06-27T21:44:00.000-07:002008-06-27T21:44:00.000-07:00I read somewhere that this was a blob sculpin fish...I read somewhere that this was a blob sculpin fish, but I'm not sure if I'm entirely correct at classifying it that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20146619.post-59380728625303404502007-07-03T12:11:00.000-07:002007-07-03T12:11:00.000-07:00seriously that thing is FREAKY!!!!!!! That is sooo...seriously that thing is FREAKY!!!!!!! That is soooo not kosher dude!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20146619.post-38868088175563694502007-01-08T18:26:00.000-08:002007-01-08T18:26:00.000-08:00This lumpfish is fat.This lumpfish is fat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20146619.post-30512283573443613332006-12-19T15:30:00.000-08:002006-12-19T15:30:00.000-08:00Xan, you're right. Kickin' it old school. I like i...Xan, you're right. Kickin' it old school. I like it.Raging Wombathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898378698646624373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20146619.post-20547190543461989582006-12-19T13:57:00.000-08:002006-12-19T13:57:00.000-08:00It looks a heck of a lot like the creature from th...It looks a heck of a lot like the creature from the Black Lagoon to me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17803481086973992440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20146619.post-1165417655238368712006-12-06T07:07:00.000-08:002006-12-06T07:07:00.000-08:00I'm glad you all know your lump fish better than m...I'm glad you all know your lump fish better than me. My knowledge is woefully inadequate.Raging Wombathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898378698646624373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20146619.post-1165344693543569182006-12-05T10:51:00.000-08:002006-12-05T10:51:00.000-08:00Looks like the Bank Manager who's about to turn do...Looks like the Bank Manager who's about to turn down your loan application.Jack Ruttanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11202365155540203592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20146619.post-1165309537995476352006-12-05T01:05:00.000-08:002006-12-05T01:05:00.000-08:00Beware! It´s a Deep One! Dagon Rlyeh Pthlui! Cthul...Beware! It´s a Deep One! Dagon Rlyeh Pthlui! Cthulhu Eaaaaghh! Yog-Sothoth!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20146619.post-1165268006209727752006-12-04T13:33:00.000-08:002006-12-04T13:33:00.000-08:00It looks like a "smooth lumpsucker" to me. The pe...It looks like a "smooth lumpsucker" to me. The pelvic fins are modified into a "suction cup" like disc. I'm not sure where this was caught, but I've seen lots in the Bering Sea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20146619.post-1165208495495048242006-12-03T21:01:00.000-08:002006-12-03T21:01:00.000-08:00I didn't think it was actually called a lumpfish. ...I didn't think it was actually called a lumpfish. That's me being presumptive and lame. <BR/><BR/>If it is evolving onto land, then I will have to evolve some wings to take to the skies.Raging Wombathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898378698646624373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20146619.post-1165166036463066482006-12-03T09:13:00.000-08:002006-12-03T09:13:00.000-08:00Egad! It looks like a fish out of a Grimm's fairy...Egad! It looks like a fish out of a Grimm's fairytale. "Hey, buddy - don't kill me! I'll give ye a wish!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20146619.post-1165151306273232882006-12-03T05:08:00.000-08:002006-12-03T05:08:00.000-08:00You're right, it is evolving. Look at those feet! ...You're right, it is evolving. Look at those feet! Abandoning it in the water may not be an option.<BR/><BR/>But what beautiful, expressive eyes!Jess Haskinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16542201112903261735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20146619.post-1165091375594628172006-12-02T12:29:00.000-08:002006-12-02T12:29:00.000-08:00Well, heck, when I went to save this picture (yeah...Well, heck, when I went to save this picture (yeah, I have no life), I noticed that it's called a "lumpfish." They are commonly known as lumpfish (lovely) or lumpsuckers (even more lovely). The family name is Cyclopteridae, meaning "circle fin." I think something got lost in the translation. According to the Wikipedia entry, it also inflates as a defense mechanism; I think this one is racheting up its PSIs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20146619.post-1165090999625887572006-12-02T12:23:00.000-08:002006-12-02T12:23:00.000-08:00The way the left fin is splayed out (like toesies)...The way the left fin is splayed out (like toesies), it looks like the thing is evolving right before your eyes!<BR/>I have no idea what this is, other than ugly...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com