Psychrolutes marcidus, the smooth-head blobfish, [1] or simply the blobfish, [1] is a deep-sea fish of the family Psychrolutidae. It inhabits the deep waters off the coasts of mainland Australia …

The Blobfish (rather than ‘blob fish’) is a deep-sea fish which inhabits waters just above the sea bed at depths of 600 to 1,200 meters (2,000 to 3,900 feet), off the coasts of mainland …

May 27, 2024 · Blobfish are an endangered species. The Psychrolutidae family has eight genera and more than 30 species. The most well-known in the family is the blobfish (Psychrolutes …

Jan 16, 2024 · The blobfish—that frowning pile of goop up there—was once crowned the world’s ugliest animal. The run-off was led by the Ugly Animal Preservation Society.

A blobfish, also known as a flathead sculpin (Psychrolutes phrictus), hovers in the caldera at Axial Seamount, approximately 300 miles off the Oregon coast.

The blobfish, among the world’s most unusual creatures, is a deep-sea fish known for its gelatinous appearance that helps it survive ocean depths.

Oct 28, 2024 · Learn what the blobfish really looks like – and why it’s become an unlikely poster child for marine conservation. Ah, the blobfish – the gelatinous-looking internet sensation that …

Jun 5, 2025 · Discover the amazing world of the blobfish, its deep-sea habitat, bizarre body, and misunderstood reputation. Learn fun facts, watch a video, and explore more!

Oct 21, 2025 · Fishes in this family are called the blobfishes or fathead sculpins. They are found in marine waters of the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans at depths between 100 m and 2800 …

Scientifically known as Psychrolutes marcidus, it belongs to the fathead sculpin family and is recognized as one of the ocean’s most unique inhabitants. This gelatinous fish embodies the …