The blobfish defied its reputation as the world’s ugliest animal to become New Zealand’s Fish of the Year, winning by about ...

A recent expedition has revealed 27 previously unknown species, including a peculiar fish with a distinctive blob-shaped head that has captured the attention of the scientific community worldwide.

They named the new pygmy pipehorse species C. nkosi, after the local Zulu word for “chief,” the academy said. Among eight new species of fish identified in Peru’s Alto Mayor region this year, the most ...

Last week, the blobfish was crowned "Fish of the Year" by a New Zealand environmental organisation, according to Sky News. The Mountain to Sea Conservation Trust holds the annual competition to ...

the blob is based on the blobfish, which lives deep underwater near Australia and New Zealand and has frequently been called the world’s “ugliest fish,” although that’s largely based on ...

The blobfish, known for its unattractive appearance, has been declared New Zealand's Fish of the Year, altering public perception. This deep-sea species, adapted to high-pressure environments ...

The blobfish, once dubbed the world’s ugliest animal, has claimed a more prestigious title. It has been named New Zealand’s Fish of the Year, shifting public perception of this deep-sea creature.

Kiwis have voted the blobfish their Fish of the Year for 2025. Image supplied Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust The annual Fish of the Year 2025 competition has come to a dramatic close, with deep ...