Blobfish crowned "Fish of the Year" in New Zealand
According to the British daily "The Guardian," the blobfish, often deemed the ugliest fish in the world, has been awarded the title of "Fish of the Year" in New Zealand. This enigmatic vertebrate dwells in the ocean's depths and gained fame due to its unusual appearance. Fascinatingly, the blobfish can live for up to 130 years.
Psychrolutes marcidus, more commonly known as the blobfish, has received the coveted title of "Fish of the Year" in New Zealand. This peculiar fish, with its appearance eliciting mixed reactions, gained global popularity over a decade ago when a New Zealand research vessel crew snapped a photo of it.
According to "The Guardian," the blobfish's unique and unusual structure — often compared to "a failed medical experiment" — has turned it into an internet sensation. Its image frequently appears in memes and jokes online.
The blobfish became "Fish of the Year"
This peculiar fish inhabits the ocean depths off the coasts of New Zealand and Australia, areas characterized by extremely high pressure. The body of the blobfish is composed of tissue less dense than water, allowing it to float just above the seabed, almost "swimming" in suspension.
This unique adaptation enables it to survive under extreme conditions where other creatures struggle to move. The blobfish grows slowly and leads a sedentary lifestyle, waiting for prey to drift into its mouth, a method that doesn't require active foraging.
Though the blobfish might seem unassuming, it boasts some fascinating biological traits. It can live for up to 130 years, making it among the longest-living species in the ocean. Additionally, the blobfish shows remarkable care for its offspring—females lay up to 100,000 eggs in a single nest, which they diligently protect.
