I assume almost everyone has heard of flying fish. But I'm not sure most people have an accurate mental picture of them. I know I didn't. So when I saw pictures of them today, I was a little surprised by how they actually looked. They looked so much more delicate than I imagined. I was surprised by how small they actually were, but amazed by how long they were able to glide along on the top of the water. It's quite a feat of biology how they are able to "fly" and then return to the water for anther "take off" without needing to completely submerge themselves again.
Check out the video!
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| These fish just look too delicate! |
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| They are actually quite small. |
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| Loved this vintage picture! |
One fish that I don't think too many people have heard of is the Spiny Lump Sucker. This little guy:
I think these fish resemble fake fish toys, but are really quite interesting. They have a modified fin on their underside that is an amazing suction cup. They can attach themselves to rocks to prevent the current form caring them off. Not strong swimmers, these guys.
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| Bottom view of the suction cup. |
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| Side view of a spiny lump sucker. |
They aren't winning any speed races or beauty contests but the Spiny Lump Sucker gets a A+ for having a name that is so fun to say.
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