Name that Fish!

by JD on February 28, 2007

Name that fish!

Okay, kids, it’s time for another round of (insert cheesy game show music here) Name that Fish!

This bad boy has a mouth full of nasty, needle-point teeth and kinda looks like the vermin offspring of a trout crossed with a lingcod. They’d be super creepy but they only get to about 1 foot in length.

Here’s a quick hint: it lives in the warm near-shore waters of Hawaii and the locals call ‘em ‘Ulae.

Stumped? Here are…a couple more hints…

The mystery fish has teeth on its tongue and eyes atop its head. The eye position allows it to bury its body in the sand (like a halibut) so it can better ambush its prey.

Any guesses? Send them my way on the comments section.

{ 5 comments… read them below or add one }

fishwithjd April 2, 2007 at 9:50 pm

Yikes!

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Ryan Sabalow April 1, 2007 at 5:57 pm

Here, I’ve got one for you:

http://www.damninteresting.net/content/candiru.jpg

Let’s for the love of God hope they never plant these around here.

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Ryan Sabalow March 27, 2007 at 10:46 am

Dude,
Do I at least get a wonderful parting gift?

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fishwithjd March 20, 2007 at 10:41 pm

Survey said….X

Actually, it’s a Hawaiian Lizard Fish.

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Ryan Sabalow March 20, 2007 at 5:49 pm

What is a sculpin, Alex?

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