
Pinecone Fish
Scientific name: Monocentris japonica
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Average lifespan Not evaluated |
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Size Up to 0.2 m |
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Distribution Indo-west Pacific |
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Did you know?
Pinecone fish have distinctive and unique plate-like scales compared to other common bony fish species in the world. Pinecone fish able to attract plankton in the night by using their bioluminescence organ that can turn on and off by their jaw movements. |
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Average lifespan Not Evaluated |
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Size Up to 0.2 m |
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Distribution Indo-west Pacific |
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Did you know?
Pinecone fish have distinctive and unique plate-like scales compared to other common bony fish species in the world. Pinecone fish able to attract plankton in the night by using their bioluminescence organ that can turn on and off by their jaw movements. |

Giant Pacific Octopus
Scientific name: Enteroctopus dofleinii
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Average lifespan 3 to 5 years |
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Size Up to 5 m |
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Distribution Northern Pacific |
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Did you know?
Generally, Giant pacific octopus is in reddish-brown colour, but when threatened giant pacific octopus has an ability to change its body texture and pattern to camouflage its environment. Considered as the smartest animals in the world, giant pacific octopus reported having an ability to mimic other octopus, open jars, and solve mazes. Giant pacific octopus also can release a cloud of dark ink when alarmed, which also helps them avoid predation. |
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Average lifespan 3 to 5 years |
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Size Up to 5 m |
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Distribution Northern Pacific |
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Did you know?
Generally, Giant pacific octopus is in reddish-brown colour, but when threatened giant pacific octopus has an ability to change its body texture and pattern to camouflage its environment. Considered as the smartest animals in the world, giant pacific octopus reported having an ability to mimic other octopus, open jars, and solve mazes. Giant pacific octopus also can release a cloud of dark ink when alarmed, which also helps them avoid predation. |