After reading more about the animal with albinism and how rare they are. I was motivated to research the rare animals found in the deepwater bodies. Rare status motivates curiosity.
Rare animals are species that are not common and not easily encountered. They are not necessarily endangered or threatened.
I was able to read about the many rare animals found in the ocean. And saw it was fit I share some of the information with you.
Let’s expand our knowledge of these species together. So we will discuss the following species:
Frilled Shark
They are found in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
Their name is based on their appearance of its six pairs of gill slits that are frilly.
They are similar to snakes in several ways. Namely;
Their feeding habits of swallowing their prey whole. And needle-like teeth that make it difficult for them to get away.
Their body shape.
Their way of hatching babies. A process is known as viviparous.
They are of no economic value hence not looked for by fishermen.
Goblin shark
They are widely spread in the oceans.
This a rare shark that has almost transparent skin. They have unique tooth structures and snout.
Their long and flat snout decreases with age. They are of less concern as their encounter with humans is rare.
Their method of reproduction is yet to be confirmed.
Giant Spider crab
It is found in Japan.
They are considered a delicacy. This has promoted over-fishing which seriously reduces their population.
The distance between its claws can go up to 5.5 meters and weighs close to 19 kilograms.
Their claws can cause harm. And they have survived after losing their legs.
Atlantic wolffish
They belong to the wolfish family and found in the Atlantic Ocean.
They have been over-fished and bycatches hence reduced population.
Their distinctive feature is their extensive teeth structure.
Surprisingly, they don’t feed on other fishes but the mollusks, crustaceans, and echinoderms.
Dumbo octopus
They are found in the deepest part of the ocean.
They have adapted to live in very cold water with no sunshine.
They are relatively small of about 8 inches tall.
They are carnivorous.
They can be alive for almost 5 years.
Fangtooth fish
They are found in the deep-sea.
They are quite small and harmless to humans.
They have the largest teeth hence their name.
Six-gill shark
They have six pairs of gill slits hence their name.
These guys feed on each other sometimes. This explains why they prefer solitary and not groups.
Luckily they don’t target humans.
Just like other sharks, they can carnivores and scavenge on dead animals too.
Giant isopod
They can grow very big and comes in different colors.
They are carnivores.
They do observe semi-hibernation.
They are invertebrates and closely related to marine crustaceans.
Giant tube worm
Yes, they are huge and tall worms reaching 8 feet in length and 1.6 inches in diameter.
Am still in shock: These worms have no eyes, mouth, stomach, or legs.
They depend on bacteria to synthesize their food.
They love high temperatures hence found in the hydrothermal vents of the Pacific Ocean.
Vampire Squid
They have eight webbed arms.
They have the largest eyes in comparison to their body sizes.
They can either be black or reddish.
Their bodies have organs that produce light. That’s how they track their prey while hunting.
They feed on whales, sea lions, and fish.