On our earth, there is much that is surprising in man. For example, here you can include interesting facts from the life of fish, and here are some of them.
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The whale shark rightfully takes the place of the largest fish. It is found in three oceans - the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic. Its main diet is plankton. The largest caught individual from this family was discovered in 1949. When it was measured, it reached a length of 12.65 meters.
The oldest fish was 88 years old. It was an eel that died in 1948. He lived in the Swiss Museum in the aquarium. When he was caught from the water, he was (according to approximate data) three years old. This happened in 1860.
The next interesting fact about fish, perhaps some will already be familiar. The most dangerous and bloodthirsty among freshwater are piranhas. They are held in flocks and together attack the victim regardless of its size. They live in South America. In Brazil, in 1981, a shipwreck occurred, and three hundred people fell into the water. Nobody could survive, because there were piranhas.
The fastest inhabitant of the water abyss is a sailing fish. In Florida, trials were organized that confirmed this fact. In just three seconds, this fish overcame 91 meters. Its speed reached 109 km / h.
Amazing fish
There are fish on our planet, the existence of which many do not even realize. Here are some of them. There is a fish that freely leaves the water and moves on land. It is called pineapple. Without water, it can stay up to eight hours. The fins help her move. Pineapples come out of the water to find food or to move to another reservoir. They can also climb trees.
There is another interesting fact about fish associated with eels. Some of their subspecies can swim backwards. The rest of the fish are not able to do this “trick”.
The taste sensations of stingrays are superior to human. While a person has only 7 thousand taste buds, this fish has 27 thousand.
Fish are "water chowders". Every day they consume an amount of fluid equal to their own weight.
There is a predator that always has a fishing rod with it. The monkfish has a process on its head that it uses to lure a fish.
Unbelievable, but it is a fact
It is worth paying attention to other interesting facts about fish, which seem incredible at first glance. So, it is known that these creatures can also drown. If there is a small amount of oxygen in the water, the fish may suffocate, because air is important for its life.
The family of imperial angels has a very unusual subspecies. Males have several wives. But if he dies, the female takes his place. The most amazing thing is that she changes her gender to head the "harem".
How to tame fish
Another interesting fact about fish is that they can be tamed. Of course, this applies to aquarium inhabitants. This is possible if the fish develop a reflex. To do this, it is necessary to feed her at the same time every day and at the same time make a certain sound, for example, a knock. After a few days, your pet may have a tapping reflex that tells him that it’s time to eat.
About cartilage fish
Cartilaginous fish are an unusual class. Interesting facts about these aquatic inhabitants help broaden their horizons. To begin with, it is worth noting that this class of fish was reckoned among bone brothers for a long period.
Many species of their representatives today are the inhabitants of oceanariums.
Representatives of some species of this class excrete toxic substances with their glands that can cause harm to humans, and if assistance is not provided within a short time, the victim will die.
Cartilaginous fish are distinguished by internal fertilization.
About sharks
The most famous cartilaginous predators are sharks, but despite this, the facts about them are very interesting. For example, these fish almost always feel hunger. They can eat everything they see, even their own insides that have fallen from their open belly.
In the belly of this predator more than once discovered strange things that do not harm her. These are suitcases, and horseshoes, and pans.
The structure of the shark is also of interest. Her jaw and skull are not connected to each other, so if necessary, for example, before a bite, she pushes them forward. In addition, they have no bones at all.
Blue shark males bite females during courtship, and therefore their skin is three times thicker than males.
Flying fish
Another representative of the underwater world is flying fish. Interesting facts about her are also impressive. These fish have large fins that help them soar over the water for some time. During the flight, their speed can grow up to 80 km / h. These fish soar in the air on average 50 meters. But with luck, they are able to extend the flight due to the captured air flow. Thanks to fins, fish can change flight direction. The caviar of these creatures is widely used in Japan for making sushi. It is called tobiko.
Clown fish
Another unusual representative of marine fauna is clown fish. Interesting facts about these creatures are very bright and entertaining. Despite its small size, this fish is very brave and firmly protects its territory from uninvited guests. She is ready to engage in battle even with divers, whom she perceives as an encroachment on her property. In his anger, a clown can even bite a person (the teeth of the fish are not sharp). It is also a fact that only females protect the territory. These fish live in sea anemones. Despite their warlike disposition, they are afraid to sail away from their house more than a meter. After the death of the female, some “boys” change their gender. All fry are born males, only with time some of them turn into “girls”.
