WATERY WEDNESDAY # 57

WATERY WEDNESDAY # 57

We’re going scuba diving this Watery Wednesday to meet a master of camouflage! We better keep our eyes peeled and look amongst the corals to see if we can find…

MEET THE SARGASSUM FISH!

   Range/Habitat: Tropical-sub-tropical oceans/ worldwide

   Diet: Carnivore: fish

   Length/Weight: up to 7 ½”/ up to 14 oz

   Conservation Status: common

Fun Facts:

• Sargassum fish are members of the frog fish family.
• Sargassum fish have variable patterns and colors to match their surroundings.
• They are covered in spiny like protrusions.
• Sargassum fish use their dorsal fin spine to lure prey.
• They are ambush predators.
• Sargassum fish have leg-like pectoral fins.

These crazy looking fish are so awesome! We think they look a bit like aliens! What do you think? What color would fit in with your habitat?