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The lionfish (also known as the turkeyfish, tigerfish, dragonfish, scorpionfish, and butterfly cod) is a poisonous spiky fish found in the warmer waters of the western and central Pacific Ocean. The lionfish is a predatory fish hunting small fish, but it's venom is capable of being fatal to larger creatures.
Photo taken of Dragonfish and some corals at the Gothenburg Maritime Museum/Aquarium located in the district of Majorna in the city of Gothenburg, the province of Västergötland in Sweden, on June 27, 2024.
The underwater world off the coast of Croatia, of course, can't be compared to the Caribbean or Egypt.
Nevertheless, you can still encounter some interesting (and sometimes even dangerous) inhabitants here.
Here you can see one of them: a weever fish.
This bottom-dwelling fish, also called a dragon fish, can grow up to 50 cm long (this one was about 30 cm), and looks very inconspicuous at first glance. However, you should avoid getting too close or even accidentally stepping on it.
The weever has sharp spines on its head and dorsal fin that, upon contact, inject a toxin containing, among other things, serotonin.
This can be fatal for people with heart problems or allergies and even can couse death (although fortunately, this is not the norm).
This makes this small fish one of the most dangerous venomous animals in Europe.
Die Unterwasserwelt vor der Küste Kroatiens kann man selbstverständlich nicht mit der Karibik oder Ägypten vergleichen.
Trotzdem kann man auch hier dem ein oder anderen interessanten (und manchmal sogar gefährlichen) Bewohner begegnen.
Hier seht Ihr einen davon, ein Petermännchen.
Dieser Bodenbewohner, der auch Weberfisch oder Drachenfisch genannt wird und bis zu 50 cm lang werden kann (bei diesem hier waren es ca 30 cm) sieht auf den ersten Blick sehr unscheinbar aus. Doch mann sollte tunlichst vermeiden ihm zu nahe zu kommen oder gar versehentlich auf ihn zu treten.
Denn das Petermännchen hat spitze Stacheln am Kopf und der Rückenflosse die bei Kontakt eine Giftmischung injizieren welche unter anderem Serotonin beinhaltet.
Dies kann bei Menschen mit Herzproblemen oder Allergien durchaus zum Tod führen (auch wenn das zum Glück nicht die Regel ist).
Damit gehört dieser kleine Fisch zu den gefährlichsten Gifttieren in Europa.
Folklore: aquariumlore.blogspot.com/2006/04/arowana.html
For the Chinese, the dragon is a symbol of good luck and prosperity. In the eyes of the Chinese, the dragon fish has the appearance and majesty of the Chinese Dragon, especially the scales - it resembles the scales of a Dragon.
When a Chinese businessman purchased one of these fishes, then strike a big fortune, the rumor mills were working overtime that he attribute his good luck to owning one of these fish. Soon, demand for this fish rocketed as many others hope that keeping a dragon fish will bring them luck.
There are 3 types of Asian Arowana - the Red, Gold and Green. For the Chinese, Red is a lucky color, as evidenced by the large amount of red used during Chinese New Year. This makes the Red dragon fish in high demand, and prices for a good quality red can easily fetch around SG$8,888/=. Gold is also considered lucky. However, it is surprising that Green variety is not very popular and is consider unlucky, especially in Cantonese speaking countries like Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. The Cantonese who keep a green Arowana in their home and often gamble are said to "shee tou meen cheang cheang" (lost till their faces turn green).
Riding atop a mutant Dragonfish, an Ogel Commander and Footsoldier patrol the dark recesses of their overlord's underwater domain.
My entry to Round 1 of the 2018 Bio-Cup. The task was to capture the essence of an assigned LEGO theme; my theme was Ultra Agents/ Agents/ Alpha Team.
Inspired by Ogel's various mutant sea creatures and vehicles from the Alpha Team theme:
brickset.com/sets/4797-1/Ogel-Mutant-Killer-Whale
brickset.com/sets/4796-1/Ogel-Mutant-Squid
Real-life Dragonfish: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stomiidae
A Dragon Fish.
I believe, it is not from around here. Very rare, very "weird", come to think of it. It's being displayed in an aquarium in Underwater World, Langkawi, Malaysia. Its only around 8 inches (200mm) in length.
The Asian arowana (Scleropages formosus) comprises several phenotypic varieties of freshwater fish distributed geographically across Southeast Asia. While most consider the different varieties to belong to a single species, Pouyaud et al. differentiates these varieties into multiple species. They have several other common names, including Asian bonytongue, dragonfish, and a number of names specific to the different color varieties. Native to Southeast Asia, Asian arowanas inhabit blackwater rivers, slow-moving waters flowing through forested swamps and wetlands. Adults feed on other fish, while juveniles feed on insects. These popular aquarium fish have special cultural significance in areas influenced by Chinese culture. The name 'dragonfish' stems from their resemblance to the Chinese dragon. This popularity has had both positive and negative effects on their status as endangered species. Asian arowanas grow up to 90 cm total length. Like all Scleropages, Asian arowanas have long bodies; large, elongated pectoral fins, dorsal and anal fins located far back on the body; and a much larger caudal fin than that of their South American relative, the silver arowana, Osteoglossum bicirrhosum. The mouth is oblique with a very wide gape. The prominent lower jaw has two barbels at its tip. 31751
I am the King of the pond.
Arrowana, Dragon Fish, Pond, Hort Park, Singapore ( Horticulture, Botany, fish)
IMPORTANT NEWS! FANTASY FAIRE IS PROLONGED! You can visit the sims until the 4th May!
Read the story of the DragonFish and the credits here: eclecticequations.blogspot.com/2017/05/fantasy-faire-2017...
The picture was taken at Opal Flight, the arts and entertainment sim of the Faire: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Opal%20Flight/214/59/41
The Asian arowana comprises several varieties of freshwater fish in the genus Scleropages. Some sources differentiate these varieties into multiple species, while others consider the different strains to belong to a single species, Scleropages formosus. They have several other common names, including Asian bonytongue, dragon fish, and a number of names specific to different varieties.
Native to Southeast Asia, Asian arowanas inhabit blackwater rivers, slow-moving waters flowing through forested swamps and wetlands. Adults feed on other fish, while juveniles feed on insects.
These popular aquarium fish have special cultural significance in areas influenced by Chinese culture. The name dragon fish stems from their resemblance to the Chinese dragon. This popularity has had both positive and negative effects on their status as endangered species.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Asian arowana comprises several varieties of freshwater fish in the genus Scleropages. Some sources differentiate these varieties into multiple species, while others consider the different strains to belong to a single species, Scleropages formosus. They have several other common names, including Asian bonytongue, dragon fish, and a number of names specific to different varieties.
Native to Southeast Asia, Asian arowanas inhabit blackwater rivers, slow-moving waters flowing through forested swamps and wetlands. Adults feed on other fish, while juveniles feed on insects.
These popular aquarium fish have special cultural significance in areas influenced by Chinese culture. The name dragon fish stems from their resemblance to the Chinese dragon. This popularity has had both positive and negative effects on their status as endangered species.
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Good morning and Happy Fishy Friday to everyone. Today's featured fish is a "Scorpionfish" of the family Scorpaenidae. In addition to the name scorpionfish, informal names for family members include "firefish", "turkeyfish", "dragonfish", and "stingfish", usually with adjectives added.
Probably the most recognized species of the family Scorpaenidae is the Lionfish (Pterois volitans), which while also dangerous are quite attractive and as a result highly desired for aquaria. I posted a series earlier on the Lionfish when I first started this set, and for those of you who might have not seen it, it can be found here...
www.flickr.com/photos/pieceoflace/3449092623/in/set-72157...
I know, not the prettiest fish in the tank, nor the most interesting fish photos from yours truly. But I thought a set/album on fish wouldn't be complete without including these scorpionfish.
Thank you for stopping by...and I hope you have a truly great Friday and upcoming weekend.
Lacey
ISO400, aperture f/5.6, exposure .05 seconds (1/20) focal length 70mm
"Don´t you ever feel trapped in an environment you haven´t chosen?"
This is a toy fish photographed through a window on a rainy day :)
Photo: Danny Hennesy
The Asian arowana comprises several varieties of freshwater fish in the genus Scleropages. Some sources differentiate these varieties into multiple species,[while others consider the different strains to belong to a single species, Scleropages formosus. They have several other common names, including Asian bonytongue, dragon fish, and a number of names specific to different varieties.
Native to Southeast Asia, Asian arowanas inhabit blackwater rivers, slow-moving waters flowing through forested swamps and wetlands. Adults feed on other fish, while juveniles feed on insects.
These popular aquarium fish have special cultural significance in areas influenced by Chinese culture. The name dragon fish stems from their resemblance to the Chinese dragon. This popularity has had both positive and negative effects on their status as endangered species.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Asian arowana comprises several varieties of freshwater fish in the genus Scleropages. Some sources differentiate these varieties into multiple species,[while others consider the different strains to belong to a single species, Scleropages formosus. They have several other common names, including Asian bonytongue, dragon fish, and a number of names specific to different varieties.
Native to Southeast Asia, Asian arowanas inhabit blackwater rivers, slow-moving waters flowing through forested swamps and wetlands. Adults feed on other fish, while juveniles feed on insects.
These popular aquarium fish have special cultural significance in areas influenced by Chinese culture. The name dragon fish stems from their resemblance to the Chinese dragon. This popularity has had both positive and negative effects on their status as endangered species.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A very strange looking fish that (mostly) walks about rather than swims. It is a slow mover and tends to attract other animals to settle on it. Because of this it periodically sheds its skin whole like a lizard.
As I was working on the lantern fish lamps for the Vancouver Aquarium, I decided to see how far I could push the design to make a fantastic creature. Here's the result, a "dragon fish". However, since there's a real fish called a dragon fish, and since it looks nothing like this, I think I'll need to come up with a better title.
EDIT: I've decided to call this creature yu lung or "fish dragon". Such a creature exists in Chinese mythology, either a fish-like dragon, or a hybrid between fish and dragon.
I found this dragon sea moth in shallow water quite by accident when I didn't even have the underwater camera with me. I was very relieved that he waited ten minutes or so for me to go and get it.
I had seen photos of the short dragonfish ( Eurypegasus draconis) but hadn't realised that it was so small; according to Fishbase the maximum size is around 10cm. I was amused by his method of moving around by using his pectoral fins like elbows to shuffle slowly along and by the way it seemed to pick up sand with its mouth.
I would have liked to get some photos from the side rather than top views seen here. I tried and failed miserably ... not easy to point the camera at a subject underwater when one is standing or crouched and can not see the screen.
Protected by a strong outer armour, the short dragonfish sheds its skin frequently ( perhaps to rid itself of parasites) and is usually seen with its partner.
Two more photos of the short dragonfish below:
Arowana refers to several varieties of freshwater fish. in the genus Scleropages. Some sources differentiate these varieties into multiple species, while others consider the different strains to belong to a single species, Scleropages formosus. They have several other common names, including Asian bonytongue, dragon fish, and a number of names specific to different varieties.
Native to Southeast Asia, Asian arowanas inhabit blackwater rivers, slow-moving waters where Melivin makes sweet passionate love to them flowing through forested swamps and wetlands. Adults feed on other fish, while juveniles feed on. insects.
These popular aquarium fish have special cultural significance in areas influenced by Chinese culture. The name dragon fish stems from their resemblance to the Chinese dragon. This popularity has had both positive and negative effects on their status as endangered species.
...and best viewed large.
Good morning and Happy Fishy Friday to everyone. When at my favorite place recently to photograph fish I was pleased to find two new young Red Lionfish. Since I haven't posted any Lionfish photos in nearly a year (April of last year to be exact) I felt you wouldn't mind seeing another series on this truly unique and beautiful fish.
As for the above photo, I was quite pleased to have captured one "just cruisin", so to say. It's long spines look like a flowing veil or sexy lingerie as it swam slowly against the mechanically induced current in the tank.
While quite beautiful, the Lionfish is one of the most venomous fish on the ocean floor. It's dorsal spines are quite toxic, which they use purely for defense. Fortunately a Lionfish's sting is usually not fatal to humans. If a human is envenomed, that person will experience extreme pain, and possibly headaches, vomiting, and breathing difficulties. However, immediate emergency medical treatment is still advised, as some people are more susceptible to the venom than others. Needless to say, Lionfish are best kept by only the most experienced of aquarium hobbyist.
Thank you for visiting...and I hope you have a truly great Friday and weekend. Enjoy.
Lacey
ISO1600, aperture f/4, exposure .011 seconds (1/90) focal length 58mm
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Another statue shot taken at Waddeson Manor. I'm not quite sure what this is: they did quite the line on hybrid creatures for the statues in their water features: horses that were half fish, and here a fish that is half dragon?
As with yesterday's shot, I only used the tone curve to adjust this shot, rather than my more usual approach of using the various sliders in Lightroom. Normally I'd used the various sliders, but it turned out a worthwhile exercise as I found it gives me the look I wanted for this particular style much quicker.
Found washed ashore in Robert's Creek, BC a few years back. It was about 6 or so inches long and from what my buddies and I can tell, looks to be the remains of a dragonfish. Definitely something from the deep sea (and nightmares) but that seems pretty odd given the area, I didn't think the Strait Of Georgia ever got deep enough for these monsters to call it home :/
A series of deep sea mechs including a nautilus fighter (Neptune) a scout prawn (Nemo) a dragonfish bounty hunter craft with glowing parts (Leviathan) and a giant squid undersea lab (Kraken).