Ugly Oyster Toadfish
The oyster toadfish, Opsanus tau, also known as the ugly toad, oyster cracker, oyster catcher, and bar dog is shown here in the aquarium at Gulfarium in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Most folks go to see the dolphins and the sea lion shows, but their aquarium is worth the price of admission. Not only is this fish ugly but it has a poison spine on its back. Supposedly it feels like a wasp sting. I have no desire to find out.
Oddest fact, this species has flown to the International Space Station for experiments on micro gravity effects on its balance organisms.
Ugly Oyster Toadfish
The oyster toadfish, Opsanus tau, also known as the ugly toad, oyster cracker, oyster catcher, and bar dog is shown here in the aquarium at Gulfarium in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Most folks go to see the dolphins and the sea lion shows, but their aquarium is worth the price of admission. Not only is this fish ugly but it has a poison spine on its back. Supposedly it feels like a wasp sting. I have no desire to find out.
Oddest fact, this species has flown to the International Space Station for experiments on micro gravity effects on its balance organisms.