Author: Harry

The redbreast sunfish is a beautiful and delicate fish. They are a species of freshwater fish that live in eastern North America and can be found in some parts of Central America as well. These beautiful red-throated fish have many interesting facts associated with them that make them an alluring addition to any aquarium or pond. They live primarily in the Mississippi River basin and eat mostly aquatic insects and small crustaceans, but they will also feed on other fish in large groups when necessary. Origin and descriptions The Redbreast sunfish is native to North America, only occurring in the…

The balloonfish is a slow-moving fish that uses its pectoral fins like wings to fly through the water. Its long dorsal fin looks like many fingers, which helps it hide among mangroves in Asia and northern Australia. This also protects it from predators. The balloonfish is a colorful fish with blue, yellow, and white stripes that helps it blend into the background of mangroves. If threatened by danger, they inflate their bodies to look bigger than they are as another defense mechanism! They can even puff out black spots on their skin to make themselves look more intimidating. Origin and…

The tripod fish, also called the tripod gurnard, is a species of marine fish in the family Triglidae. It has three long fins that act like legs that it uses to “walk” across the bottom of shallow waters offshore. Tripod fishes are found along the southeastern coast of North America and Australia. One day while walking on the beach I spotted something interesting out in deeper water about 10 yards from shore. It was tripod fish! The fish would slowly move forward by alternately pointing its snout down and up so it could use its pectoral fins for support against…

The Great Barracuda is a predatory fish, one of the largest species in the barracuda family. It can be found near islands and along coastlines throughout the Caribbean Sea, Florida Strait, Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic Bight, and waters surrounding Central America. They are mostly located in deep water but may enter relatively shallow areas. They are found on coral reefs and around the seaward side of islands. The Great Barracuda has a long, cylindrical body with an arched back that is covered with small scales. The mouth cavity stretches upwards to form jaws that contain protruding teeth for snaring…

Porcupine puffers are also commonly known as blowfish, bubble fish, or balloon fish. They can inflate their body with water to make themselves larger in order to scare away predators and this helps them become buoyant so they can swim more efficiently. They also use their spines to deter predators and can even inject a very strong toxin into would-be attackers. Since porcupine puffers are nocturnal creatures, they spend most of the daylight hours resting in crevices or caves made by other animals. Although they generally aren’t picky about where they choose to make their home. They do like to…