![]() ![]() As the name implies, short spines cover most of their lump-shaped body, with exception of their ventral surface. these poorly studied fish occur mainly in shallow waters to a depth of about 500 feet all along the Pacific Rim, ranging from the Washington Coast to the northern islands of Japan. It easily blends in with the surrounding sea landscape. Cute or ugly Blog Home Wednesday June 6, 2012. In some cases, their oddity helps them to survive, like the Leafy Sea Dragon. ![]() But the Madagascan primate, the Aye Aye and the Monkfish, are also bizarre looking animals. Next to Top 10 Ugly Fish in the World, the Blobfish wins the prize, hands down. In the case of the Blobfish, its peculiarity does not work in its favor when it comes to survival. Unfortunately for them, they cannot ooze themselves free from between the ropes. These fish normally live at depths of 2,000-4,000 ft., and are getting caught in fishing nets. This extremely hideous fish is dwindling because of overfishing that is taking place on the coast of Southern Australia and Tasmania. Creepy! What’s Happening to the Blobfish? Especially if one of your college buddies were to lay this pound of loose flesh on your chest as a prank for when you wake up. It can be described as “gelatinous, with jelly-like flesh, and puffy loose skin.” Just thinking about it can give you the heeby jeebies. Let’s put it this way, the Blobfish is so ugly, that when it comes out of its mother, she won’t even own up to it. Is the Blobfish Really that Ugly?Īfter seeing a picture of the Blobfish, most people cannot deny that it truly is the ugliest animal in the world. Simon Watt says on the website ( ) that the Panda gets too much attention by other conservation societies, while other “odder & uglier” animals still need saving. The Ugly Animal Preservation Society is an organization created by lifetime President Simon Watt to bring attention to animals on the Earth that are not so cute, yet still need saving. On Thursday September 12, 2013, Simon Watt announced on behalf of the Ugly Animal Preservation Society that the Blobfish is the winner of the “Ugliest Fish in the World.” What is Ugly Animal Preservation Society? The President of the Ugly Animal Preservation Society has announced the ugliest fish in the world: It is the Blobfish. Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Email Photo by mattk1979 ![]()
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