Enter the Ugliest Fish in the Sea the Blobfish

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The blobfish is a species of deep-sea fish that belo gs to the family called fatheads. They ca be fou d o ly off the coasts of Australia, New Zeala d, a d Tasma ia. Blobfish spe d their life at depths of approximately 2,000 – 4,000 feet where water pressures exceed 120 times greater tha the pressure at sea level. The largest threat for blobfish is accide tal e trapme t i grou d trolli g fishi g ets; also k ow as by-catch. First the Stats… Scie tific ame: Psychrolutes marcidus Weight: Up to 20 lbs. Le gth: Up to 12 i ches Lifespa : Up to 130 years Now o to the Facts! 1.) Blobfish have small spi es that cover their body, rather tha scales. 2.) U like other fish, this u attractive creature has o swim bladder. At the depths at which they reside, their swim bladder would burst u der the pressure. 3.) These critters do ’t have bo es or muscles. They i stead have a jelly-like substa ce that tur s to a floppy gelati ous mass whe they are take from the water. He ce the []