Blobfish

By Anonymous

Blobfish is the king of the “ugliest animal” contest, and possibly one of the most viral creatures in the world. In reality, these fish aren’t quite the nightmarish creatures they appear to be when they are viewed in their natural habitats.

Because they are basically gelatin with little-to-no bone or muscle, when you remove them from the pressure of the deep sea they lose all body shape. The famously floppy creatures you see in photos are subject to the sad reality of surface gravity, making them look much more ridiculous. Read on to learn about the blobfish.

Description of the Blobfish

Blobfish has large heads with rounded bodies that taper towards the tail. In the depths of the ocean, they look more like actual fish and are virtually unrecognizable. The gelatin-like skin and body is an adaptation that allows these creatures to maintain neutral buoyancy. Their pallor pink-colored skin also gives them a particularly eerie appearance.