Science Is Crazy

There are many beautiful marine creatures who seem to glide effortlessly through the water, inspiring a sense of awe and wonder. Unfortunately, the red-lipped batfish is not one of them.

Red-lipped batfish do not swim very well, so they use their pectoral fins to walk around the sea floor. Their dorsal fin is not needed for balance, so before reaching adulthood it changes to a single projection over their head. This structure, known as an illicium, attracts prey.
The red-lipped batfish live in the waters around the Galapagos Islands and are found about 30.5 m (100 ft) below the surface.

Red-lipped batfish