Blobfish claims 'Fish of the Year' title, defying expectations
According to the British daily The Guardian, the blobfish, considered the ugliest fish in the world, has been awarded the title of Fish of the Year
in New Zealand. This mysterious vertebrate lives in the ocean depths and gained popularity due to its unique appearance. Interestingly, the blobfish can live up to 130 years.
Psychrolutes marcidus, more commonly known as the blobfish, has received the prestigious title of Fish of the Year
in New Zealand. This bizarre fish, whose appearance evokes mixed feelings, gained global popularity over a decade ago when a New Zealand research vessel crew captured it in a photo.
According to The Guardian, due to its unique and unusual structure — often compared to a "failed medical experiment" — the blobfish has become an internet phenomenon, and its image has dominated memes and jokes online.
The blobfish became "Fish of the Year"
This unusual fish inhabits the ocean depths off the coast of New Zealand and Australia, in areas of very high pressure. The body of the blobfish is made up of tissue that is less dense than water, which allows it to float just above the seabed, almost swimming
in suspension.
This unique adaptation allows it to survive in extreme conditions where other creatures would struggle to move. The blobfish grows slowly and leads a lazy lifestyle, waiting for prey to drift into its mouth, and its hunting method does not require actively searching for food.
Although the blobfish may seem unremarkable, it also possesses fascinating biological traits. It can live up to 130 years, making it one of the longest-living species in the oceans. Additionally, the blobfish exhibits extraordinary care for its offspring—females lay up to 100,000 eggs in a single nest, which they diligently protect.
