The way the left fin is splayed out (like toesies), it looks like the thing is evolving right before your eyes! I have no idea what this is, other than ugly...
December 02, 2006
Anonymous said...
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.
I didn't think it was actually called a lumpfish. That's me being presumptive and lame.
If it is evolving onto land, then I will have to evolve some wings to take to the skies.
December 03, 2006
Anonymous said...
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.
December 04, 2006
Anonymous said...
Beware! It´s a Deep One! Dagon Rlyeh Pthlui! Cthulhu Eaaaaghh! Yog-Sothoth!
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!
April 08, 2011
If I caught this while fishing I would drop my pole and abandon the sport forever. Can you imagine looking down your line and seeing one of these things looking back at you? Man am I glad these suckers stay in the deep sea.
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Close this window Jump to comment formThe way the left fin is splayed out (like toesies), it looks like the thing is evolving right before your eyes!
I have no idea what this is, other than ugly...
December 02, 2006
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.
December 02, 2006
You're right, it is evolving. Look at those feet! Abandoning it in the water may not be an option.
But what beautiful, expressive eyes!
December 03, 2006
Egad! It looks like a fish out of a Grimm's fairytale. "Hey, buddy - don't kill me! I'll give ye a wish!"
December 03, 2006
I didn't think it was actually called a lumpfish. That's me being presumptive and lame.
If it is evolving onto land, then I will have to evolve some wings to take to the skies.
December 03, 2006
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.
December 04, 2006
Beware! It´s a Deep One! Dagon Rlyeh Pthlui! Cthulhu Eaaaaghh! Yog-Sothoth!
December 05, 2006
Looks like the Bank Manager who's about to turn down your loan application.
December 05, 2006
I'm glad you all know your lump fish better than me. My knowledge is woefully inadequate.
December 06, 2006
It looks a heck of a lot like the creature from the Black Lagoon to me.
December 19, 2006
Xan, you're right. Kickin' it old school. I like it.
December 19, 2006
This lumpfish is fat.
January 08, 2007
seriously that thing is FREAKY!!!!!!! That is soooo not kosher dude!
July 03, 2007
I read somewhere that this was a blob sculpin fish, but I'm not sure if I'm entirely correct at classifying it that.
June 27, 2008
They're actually pretty cute when they're babies.
June 17, 2010
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!
April 08, 2011