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Bat fish - quite different to the Indo-pacific Bat fish this ugly fellow lives on the sand and uses his strange legs to run awat across the bottom when danger is nearby
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Bat fish - quite different to the Indo-pacific Bat fish this ugly fellow lives on the sand and uses his strange legs to run awat across the bottom when danger is nearby
VT-8794
Bat fish
St John, Caribbean.
Common name Bat fish,
quite different to the Indo-pacific Bat fish this ugly fellow lives on the sand and uses his strange legs to run away across the bottom when danger is nearby. It has no normal fins but hand like arms on which it walks.
Valerie & Ron Taylor
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Atlantic Ocean Bat Fish Bat Fishes Batfish Batfishes Caribbean Central America Central American Seabed Uncommon Unusual West Indies
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Who needs wings when you've got legs like these? Meet the sand-dwelling superhero, VT-8794 - the incredible Bat Fish of St. John! This unique creature may not win any beauty contests, but it sure knows how to make a grand escape. With its peculiar hand-like arms and leggy limbs, this underwater oddball can sprint across the sandy seabed faster than you can say 'fishy flash!' Unlike its Indo-Pacific cousin, this Caribbean character prefers to keep a low profile on the ocean floor. When danger lurks nearby, our bat fish friend puts those extraordinary appendages to good use and scurries away in style. No ordinary fins for this adventurous soul! With its uncommon appearance and unusual behavior, VT-8794 is truly a one-of-a-kind marvel of nature. Found only in the crystal-clear waters of the West Indies, Central America's hidden gem, this Atlantic Ocean dweller adds an extra touch of charm to an already vibrant marine ecosystem. So next time you're exploring beneath the waves off St. John's coastlines, keep your eyes peeled for our quirky friend with his funky moves. Just remember - don't judge a fish by its looks because sometimes even ugly fellows can steal your heart!
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