Deep Marine Scenes

Facts: The Grey Reef Shark

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this common reef shark that likes to socialize! The grey reef shark (gray reef shark, Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos, blacktail reef sha...

Facts: The Blue Whale

29 Apr 2023

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Quick facts about the largest animal in the world! The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus)! Blue whale facts!#whales #marinemammals #ocean #biology #sc...

Facts: The Banded Urchin

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this venomous long-spined sea urchin! The banded urchin (banded urchin, Echinothrix calamaris, striped sea urchin, banded sea urchin...

Facts: The Blue Shark

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this slender and very common pelagic shark! The blue shark (Prionace glauca, blue whaler). Blue shark facts!#ocean #openocean #shark...

Facts: The Flying Gurnard

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the flying gurnard, a colorful fish that can 'walk' along the seafloor. The flying gurnard (Dactylopterus volitans, helmet g...

Facts: The Sponge Crab

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about these elusive crabs that carry around sponges for camouflage! Sponge crabs (Dromiidae). Sponge crab facts!#crabs #crustaceans #anima...

Facts: The Stickleback

24 Apr 2023

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Quick facts about this fish that can live in both freshwater and saltwater! The stickleback (Gasterosteidae). Stickleback facts!#freshwater #fish #aqu...

Facts: The Steller Sea Lion

23 Apr 2023

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Quick facts about the largest species of sea lion! The steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus, northern sea lion). Steller sea lion facts.#ocean #sealio...

Facts: The Spotted Garden Eel

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about these eels that spend their lives sticking out of the sand! The spotted garden eel (Heteroconger hassi). Spotted garden eel facts! T...

Facts: The Vaquita (The World's Most Endangered Marine Mammal)

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the vaquita, a critically endangered porpoise with less than 10 animals left! The vaquita (Phocoena sinus, Gulf of California harbor...

Facts: The False Albacore (Little Tunny)

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this fast moving and fast growing fish! The false albacore (little tunny, Euthynnus alletteratus, little tuna, bonita, false albie)....

Facts: The Squirrelfish

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this nocturnal carnivore! The squirrelfish (Holocentrinae, Holocentridae, ala ihi). Squirrelfish facts!#marineanimals #fish #ocean #...

Facts: The Sailfin Tang

18 Apr 2023

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Quick facts about this colorful surgeonfish that lives on coral reefs! The sailfin tang (Zebrasoma velifer, Pacific sailfin tang, Zebrasoma veliferum)...

The Squat Lobster

17 Apr 2023

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Quick facts about this tiny crustacean that can inhabit extreme habitats! The squat lobster (Galatheoidea, Chirostyloidea, false lobsters, langostinos...

Facts: The Atlantic Cod

16 Apr 2023

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Quick facts about the Atlantic cod, a popular food fish in the North Atlantic! The Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua). Atlantic cod facts!#marineanimals #fis...

Facts: The Blue-Ringed Octopus

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the deadliest cephalopod in the world! The blue-ringed octopus (blue ring octopus, Hapalochlaena). Blue-ringed octopus facts!#ocean ...

Everything You Need To Know About Brown Algae

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brown algae facts! Here's the Brown Algae 101 (Kelp, Sargassum, Rockweed and More Seaweeds). Everything you need to know about these mysterious or...

Facts: The Bluegill

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this easy to catch freshwater fish! The bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus, sunfish, bream, sun perch, brim). Bluegill facts! They are ev...

Facts: The Northern Fur Seal

12 Apr 2023

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Quick facts about the northern fur seal, an adorable and aggressive eared seal that likes cold seas! The northern fur seal (Callorhinus ursinus). Nort...

Facts: The Southern Resident Killer Whale

11 Apr 2023

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Quick facts about these endangered orcas that travel along the west coast! The southern resident killer whale (southern resident orca, Orcinus orca). ...

Facts: The Blue Crab

10 Apr 2023

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Quick facts about this incredibly popular shellfish! The blue crab (Atlantic blue crab, Chesapeake blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, blue claw crab). Bl...

Facts: The Stonefish

09 Apr 2023

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Quick facts about this extremely venomous animal! The stonefish (Synanceia)! Stonefish facts! #marineanimals #fish #ocean #science #biology #learn #c...

Facts: The Sunflower Star

08 Apr 2023

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Quick facts about this giant species of sea star! The sunflower star (sunflower starfish, sunflower sea star, zombie starfish, many rayed star, twenty...

Facts: The American Shad

07 Apr 2023

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Quick facts about this historically popular anadromous fish! The American shad (Alosa sapidissima). American shad facts!#fish #fishing #animals #marin...

Facts: The Pot-Bellied Seahorse

06 Apr 2023

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Quick facts about the pot-bellied seahorse, one of the largest seahorse species! Pot-bellied seahorse (big-bellied seahorse , big belly seahorse, Hipp...

Facts: The Atlantic Tarpon

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this popular catch and release fish! The Atlantic tarpon (Megalops atlanticus, silver king). Atlantic tarpon facts!#marineanimals #f...

Facts: The Feeble Shrimp

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about these adorable shrimp that like to hang out in large groups! The feeble shrimp (Palaemon debilis, estuarine caridean shrimp). Feeble...

Facts: The Tasmanian Giant Crab

03 Apr 2023

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Quick facts about one of the world's heaviest true crab species! The Tasmanian giant crab (Pseudocarcinus gigas, Tasmanian king crab, South Australian...

Facts: The Blenny

02 Apr 2023

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Quick facts about these shy and sneaky reef fish! The blennies of the family Blenniidae (combtooth blennies, blenny fish, sabertooth blennies). Blenny...

Facts: The Fried Egg Jellyfish (Egg Yolk Jellyfish)

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the fried egg jellyfish, a giant jelly that looks like breakfast! The fried egg jellyfish (egg yolk jellyfish, Phacellophora camtsch...

Facts: The Whitecheek Tang (Goldrim Tang)

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this elegant tropical reef fish! The whitecheek tang (whitecheek surgeonfish, goldrim tang, goldenrim tang, Acanthurus nigricans). W...

Facts: The Blacktip Reef Shark

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this popular coral reef shark! The blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus, Mano Pa’ele, mullet shark). Blacktip reef shark...

Facts: The Three Stripe Damselfish (Humbug Dascyllus)

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this black and white coral reef fish! The three stripe damselfish (humbug damselfish, whitetail dascyllus, Dascyllus aruanus, banded...

Facts: The Blue Star Leopard Wrasse

28 Mar 2023

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Quick facts about this colorful marine fish! The blue star leopard wrasse (Macropharyngodon bipartitus, divided wrasse, vermiculate wrasse, splendid l...

Facts: The Longhorn Cowfish

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the longhorn cowfish, an adorable pointy and poisonous boxfish! The longhorn cowfish (Lactoria cornuta, horned boxfish, longhorn box...

Facts: The Thresher Shark

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this predator that hunts with its tail! The thresher shark (Alopias, fox shark, whiptail shark, sea fox). Thresher shark facts!#mari...

Facts: The Tiger Cowrie

25 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this colorful sea snail! The tiger cowrie (Cypraea tigris). Tiger cowrie facts!#marineanimals #snails #ocean #science #mollusks #lea...

Facts: The Ornate Ghost Pipefish

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this false pipefish that is a master of camouflage! The ornate ghost pipefish (ghost pipefish, harlequin ghost pipefish, Solenostomu...

Facts: The Blobfish

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this gelatinous deep sea creature! The blobfish (Psychrolutes marcidus, Mr. Blobby)! Blobfish facts! Family Psychrolutidae. Commonly...

Facts: The Engineer Goby (Convict Blenny)

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the engineer goby, a unique fish that likes to create tunnels in the sand! Engineer goby (convict blenny, convict goby, engineer ble...

Facts: The Brown Surgeonfish

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about these abundant coral reef fish! The brown surgeonfish (lavender tang, Acanthurus nigrofuscus, dusky surgeonfish). Brown surgeonfish ...

Facts: The Blob Sculpin

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this close relative of the blobfish that lives in the deep sea! The blob sculpin (fathead sculpin, Psychrolutes phrictus, big mouthe...

Deep Sea 101: Secrets of the Deep Ocean

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here's the Deep Sea 101! Everything you need to know about the deep ocean and the animals that live there! From glowing creatures to dazzling jellyfis...

Facts: The Tonguefish

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this teardrop shaped flatfish! The tonguefish (Cynoglossidae, tongue sole). Tonguefish facts!#marineanimals #fish #ocean #science #f...

Facts: The Round Fantail Stingray

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about these large stingrays with short tails! The round fantail stingray (round fantail ray, Taeniura grabata, Taeniura grabatus , round s...

Facts: The Black Marlin

16 Mar 2023

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Quick facts about this fierce open ocean predator and game fish! The black marlin (Istiompax indica, aguja negra). Black marlin facts! They are one of...

Facts: The Eelpout

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the eelpout, a deep sea fish that likes it cold! The eelpout (Zoarcidae, catfish, viviparous blennies). Eelpout facts!#marineanimals...

The Complete Guide to Sharks – Everything You Need to Know

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shark facts! Here's the Sharks 101. Learn everything you need to know about these powerful ocean predators in this educational shark documentary for a...

Facts: The Titan Triggerfish

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this territorial fish! The titan triggerfish (giant triggerfish, moustache triggerfish, Balistoides viridescens). Titan triggerfish ...

Facts: Bivalves

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this class of mostly sedentary mollusks that includes mussels, clams, oysters, and scallops. Bivalves (Bivalvia). Bivalve facts!#mar...

Facts: The Tuna

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this fast swimming and highly valuable fish! The tuna (Thunnini, tunny, Thunnus). Tuna facts! You can also catch these recreationall...

Facts: Rough-Toothed Dolphin

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this uncommonly seen cetacean! The rough-toothed dolphin (Steno bredanensis). Rough-toothed dolphin facts!#dolphins #marinemammals #...

Facts: The Unicornfish

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this unicorn of the sea! The unicornfish (Naso, kala). Unicornfish facts! These fish are in the surgeonfish family Acanthuridae.#mar...

Facts: The Striped Bass

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the striped bass, a popular game fish that can survive in both freshwater and saltwater! The striped bass (Morone saxatilis, striper...

Facts: The Gloomy Nudibranch

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this colorful nudibranch sea slug! The gloomy nudibranch (Tambja morosa, gloomy tambja, morose nudibranch, Tambja kushimotoensis). G...

Facts: The Bigfin Reef Squid

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this shallow water cephalopod with giant fins! The bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana, oval squid, bigfin squid, glitter squ...

Facts: The Pikachu Nudibranch

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the Pikachu nudibranch, a colorful sea slug that resembles a Pokemon! The Pikachu nudibranch (Thecacera pacifica). Pikachu nudibranc...

Facts: The Tripod Fish

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this deep ocean hermaphrodite! The tripod fish (Bathypterois, Ipnopidae, tripod spiderfish).#marineanimals #fish #ocean #science #de...

Facts: The Atlantic Croaker

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this commonly fished species that can make a croaking sound! The Atlantic croaker (Micropogonias undulatus, hard heads). Atlantic cr...

Facts: The Vampire Squid

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this glowing deep sea cephalopod! The vampire squid (Vampyroteuthis infernalis, vampire squid from hell). Vampire squid facts! They ...

Facts: The Bearded Fireworm

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this tiny polychaete worm that can deliver a fiery sting. The bearded fireworm (Hermodice carunculata, bristle worm).#marineanimals ...

Facts: The Bighead Searobin

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this large walking fish that inhabits the Atlantic coast! The bighead searobin (Prionotus tribulus). Bighead searobin!#aquarium #fis...

Facts: The Beluga Sturgeon

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this critically endangered species that has been heavily exploited for caviar! The beluga sturgeon (beluga, huso huso, great sturgeo...

Facts: The Basking Shark

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the world's second largest shark! The basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus, bone shark). Basking shark facts!#sharks #marineanimals #fi...

Facts: The Scallop

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here's the scallop 101, Everything you need to know about scallops, the swimming bivalves with hundreds of blue eyes! Scallops (Pectinidae). Scallop f...

Facts: Pink Salmon

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this commonly fished salmon species! The pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, humpback salmon). Pink salmon facts!#salmon #fish #oce...

Facts: The Velvet Whalefish

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this brightly colored and rare deep sea fish! The velvet whalefish (red whalefish, Barbourisia rufa, red velvet whalefish). Velvet w...

Facts: The Bobtail Squid

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the bobtail squid, an adorable cephalopod that glows! The bobtail squid (googly-eyed squid, dumpling squid, stubby squid, Sepiolida)...

Facts: The Hula Skirt Siphonophore

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this beautiful deep sea siphonophore with a powerful sting! The hula skirt siphonophore (Physophora hydrostatica). Hula skirt siphon...

Facts: The Barrel Jellyfish

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this very large Cnidarian! The barrel jellyfish (giant barrel jellyfish, Rhizostoma pulmo, dustbin lid jellyfish, frilly mouth jelly...

Facts: The Banggai Cardinalfish

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this popular aquarium fish that is endangered! The Banggai cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni). Banggai cardinalfish facts!#fish #sci...

Facts: The Venus Flytrap Anemone

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this suspension feeding deep sea Cnidarian! The venus flytrap sea anemone (Actinoscyphia aurelia). Venus flytrap anemone facts!#deep...

Facts: The Australian Swell Shark (Draughtboard Shark)

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this harmless shark that can inflate! The Australian swell shark (draughtboard shark, Cephaloscyllium laticeps). Australian swell sh...

Facts: The Snipe Eel

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the snipe eel, a deep sea eel with the world's longest vertebrae! The snipe eel (Nemichthyidae). Snipe eel facts!#marineanimals #fis...

Facts: The Baleen Whale

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here's the baleen whale 101! Everything you need to know about these gentle giants! The baleen whale (Mysticeti, great whale). Baleen whale facts! Enj...

Facts: The Whiplash Squid

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this gelatinous, deep sea cephalopod with incredibly thin and sticky tentacles! The whiplash squid (Mastigoteuthidae, red deep sea s...

Facts: The Venus Girdle

13 Feb 2023

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Quick facts about this ribbon-like comb jelly! The venus girdle (Cestum veneris, venus' girdle, venus's girdle). Venus girdle facts! Ctenophora.#marin...

Facts: The Axolotl

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this critically endangered neotenic salamander. The axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum, Mexican walking fish, water monster, Mexican water...

Facts: The Lancetfish

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the lancetfish, a deep sea cannibal with a gelatinous body! The lancetfish (Alepisaurus, cannibal fish). Lancetfish facts!#marineani...

Facts: The Monkeyface Prickleback (Monkeyface Eel)

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this strange, eel-like fish that eats algae! The monkeyface prickleback (Cebidichthys violaceus, monkey faced eel , monkeyface eel)....

Facts: The Atlantic Spadefish

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about these flattened gamefish! The Atlantic spadefish (Chaetodipterus faber, moonfish, angelfish). Atlantic spadefish facts!#marineanimal...

Facts: The Common Water Flea

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about common water fleas! These jumpy swimmers are tiny and they don't bite! Common water fleas (Daphnia). Common water flea facts!#aquati...

Facts: The Bearded Seal

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the largest species of Arctic seal! The bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus, square flipper seal). Bearded seal facts!#weird #seals #p...

Facts: The Atlantic Salmon

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this anadromous fish that inhabits both saltwater and freshwater! The Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). Wild Atlantic salmon facts!#mar...

Facts: The Viperfish

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this fanged monster of the deep sea! The viperfish (Chauliodus). Viperfish facts!#marineanimals #fish #ocean #science #deepsea #scar...

Facts: The Deep-Sea Lizardfish (Bathysaurus)

04 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the deep-sea lizardfish, a voracious ambush predator in the deep sea! The deep-sea lizardfish (Bathysaurus, deepwater lizardfish). D...

Facts: The Alaska Pollock

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the Alaska pollock, an important food fish that is part of the cod family. The Alaska pollock (walleye pollock, Gadus chalcogrammus,...

Facts: The Wahoo

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this fast pelagic fish! The wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri, kinkfish, Atlantic wahoo, ono). Wahoo fish facts!#marineanimals #fish #oc...

Facts: The Asian Sheepshead Wrasse (Kobudai)

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this large hermaphrodite that was featured in Blue Planet II! The Asian sheepshead wrasse (kobudai, Semicossyphus reticulatus, コブ...

Facts: The Lingcod

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this commonly consumed groundfish! The lingcod (Ophiodon elongatus, buffalo cod). Lingcod facts!#fish #ocean #marinelife #amazing #c...

Facts: The Arrow Crab

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this spider-like crab with with a triangular body! The arrow crab (Stenorhynchus seticornis, yellowline arrow crab). Arrow crab fact...

Facts: The Warty Comb Jelly (Sea Walnut)

29 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this invasive ctenophore! The warty comb jelly (sea walnut, Mnemiopsis leidyi, iridescent comb jelly, Leidy’s comb jellyfish). Sea...

Facts: The Anglerfish

28 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about these strange looking fish that lure prey to them. The anglerfish (Lophiiformes). Some glow and inhabit the deep sea over a mile bel...

Facts: The Bird Wrasse

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this unique-looking coral reef fish! The bird wrasse (birdmouth wrasse, Gomphosus varius, bird-nosed wrasse). Bird wrasse facts!#oce...

Facts: The Webfoot Octopus

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this commonly eaten cephalopod! The webfoot octopus (Amphioctopus fangsiao, gold spot octopus, baby octopus). Webfoot octopus facts!...

Facts: The Atlantic Razor Clam (Jackknife Clam)

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this edible clam that is faster than it looks! The Atlantic razor clam (Atlantic jackknife clam, Ensis leei, Ensis directus, bamboo ...

Facts: The Sargassum Fish

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick fact about this unique pelagic frogfish that inhabits the ocean's surface! The sargassum fish (Histrio histrio, sargassum frogfish, sargassum an...

Facts: The Japanese Flying Squid

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this squid that can glide above the water! The Japanese flying squid (Japanese common squid, Pacific flying squid, Todarodes pacific...

Facts: The Lanternfish

22 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about lanternfish, possibly the most abundant fish in the world! Lanternfish (Myctophiformes, Myctophidae). Lanternfish facts!#marineanima...

Facts: The Icefish

21 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the this family of cold water fish with transparent blood! The icefish (Channichthyidae, crocodile icefish, white blooded fish, Anta...