Friday, August 27, 2010


The Stargazer is a poisonous fish with eyes on the top of its skull. With its body buried in the sand they also have a worm like lure to attract and ambush prey. They have a electric pulse from their bodies for defense.

They are found in shallow waters all over the world.
They can grow up to 90 cm and can weigh from 1.5-9 kg. Their diet includes fish and crustaceans.

Thursday, August 12, 2010


The snakehead is a predatory fish with a long and slender body, and a protruding lower jaw. It weighs in the range of 10 lbs to 15 lbs and can grow to 3 ft. It is usually found throughout Asia.

The snakehead ambushes its prey (fish, frogs, snakes and crustaceans) in grassy areas. The snakehead is displacing native fish. It can survive out of water for four days and can move around to find new environments.