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In some cases, this is caused by a faulty gene a person has inherited from their parents. How trimethylaminuria is inherited The Giant Oarfish is a deep-sea fish that is found in temperate and tropical waters around the world. It is the longest bony fish in the world, with specimens known to reach lengths of up to 11 meters. The whale shark is found in warm tropical and temperate oceans worldwide, often aggregating in areas with high food availability. It has a distinctive spotted and striped pattern, which is unique to each individual. The Yellow Boxfish, also known as the Cube Boxfish or Yellow Trunkfish, is a species of marine fish belonging to the family Ostraciidae. It is found in the shallow tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean, ranging from the eastern coast of the United States to South America and throughout the Caribbean Sea.

The 53 recognized species ( source) of stargazer make up the family Uranoscopidae. These weird fish are known for their unique and unusual appearance; their large, upward-facing eyes appear to be looking up at the stars. The eyes, and the fishes’ This weird sea creature is biologically immortal – able to revert to its juvenile form, called a polyp, after reaching maturity. This process essentially allows the Immortal Jellyfish to start its life cycle over again, potentially living indefinitely under the right conditions. Sea angels are found in cold and temperate waters worldwide. They are predatory, primarily feeding on sea butterflies, which are another group of small, pelagic gastropods. Tell your GP if you think it might be trimethylaminuria. It's an uncommon condition and they may not have heard of it.The humphead wrasse is a striking-looking animal, but that’s not why it’s been included in this list of weird fish. The real reason is that it – and many other wrasse (including the equally strange-looking Asian sheepshead wrasse, Semicossyphus reticulatus) – change sex from female to male as they get older. This only occurs in the largest individuals. Discover More With Active Wild

Here, they wait for potential prey to pass them by, a menu which for the wobbegong includes fish, lobsters, octopuses and crabs. Its name is thought to come from an Australian Aborigine language meaning ‘shaggy beard’ – which makes a lot of sense. 5. Christmas tree worm Megamouth Shark Photo: opencage, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped / resized by ActiveWild.com) The Opah is not a targeted species in commercial fisheries, but it is sometimes caught as bycatch. Discover More With Active Wild Giant Squid The image above depicts attempts being made to capture a giant squid by the French navy vessel, Alecton. The immortal jellyfish feeds on plankton, small fish, and other small organisms. Discover More with Active WildThe Ocean Sunfish, also known as the Moonfish, is a unique and distinctive fish that is found in tropical and temperate oceans around the world. It is one of the largest bony fish in the world, and can grow up to 3 meters in length and weigh over 2,000 kilograms, although it is surpassed in size by the closely-related Giant Sunfish, Mola alexandrini. Only discovered in 2007, the pink see-through fantastia is a type of sea cucumber that’s part marine life and part lightshow! With a semi-translucent pink body, this unique-looking fish has its mouth and stomach on display at all times, so it’s possible to watch the process of eating, which they do by pushing food into their mouths using their tentacles, and digestion (should you so wish). Frogfish are a family of small, bottom-dwelling anglerfish that are found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world. They are named for their frog-like appearance and behavior, as they have a broad, flattened body and are able to “walk” along the seabed using their fins. The Longhorn Cowfish gets its name from the distinctive long, pointed horns on its head, which it uses for defense and to probe for food. The projections may also make the fish more difficult to swallow by predators. When stressed, this weird fish is thought to be able to secrete poison from its skin. The red handfish is a rare and unique species of anglerfish found in the coastal waters off southeastern Tasmania. It is characterized by its red and orange coloration, a distinctive “hand-like” pectoral fin, and a fleshy lure on its head used to attract prey.

Lionfish are known for their distinctive, brightly colored fins and spiky appearance, which they use to intimidate predators. Lionfish such as the red lionfish, Pterois volitans, can grow up to 38 cm in length and feed on a variety of fish, crustaceans, and other small marine organisms. Riftia pachyptila, commonly known as the giant tube worm, is a deep-sea worm found near hydrothermal vents in the Pacific Ocean. It has a symbiotic relationship with bacteria living inside its body, which convert chemicals from the vent fluids into energy through a process called chemosynthesis. The psychedelic frogfish is a peach-colored frogfish. It possesses pink and white stripes arranged in a beautiful fingerprint pattern. The fish has a flat face which enables it to be capable of depth perception. 2. Lionfish The sarcastic fringehead is a small, aggressive fish found in the coastal waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean, from California to Baja California. It has a large, extensible mouth, which it uses in territorial displays and fights with other fringeheads.Use the index below to go directly to a particular species, or continue scrolling to browse all of these bizarre creatures. Weird Fish Related to sharks and rays, ghost sharks have a unique appearance, with large, wing-like pectoral fins, a long, tapering tail, and a single, continuous dorsal fin. This ability makes the moonfish an effective predator in the cold depths of the ocean, where it primarily feeds on squid and small fish. The leafy seadragon is a unique and fascinating marine fish found only in the southern coastal waters of Australia. It is a member of the Syngnathidae family, which also includes seahorses and pipefish. A completely distinct animal from a squid, even though it too has eight arms and two tentacles, the Vampire squid is so called because of the skin between its arms, which resembles a cape. Oh, and it likes to live in the waters of the Mesopelagic zone, an area of the ocean so dark and ominous, even Dracula himself would be afraid. 8. Parrotfish