#Glass Catfish

[picturesoffishandotherthings]

In winter the sunlight hits this fishtank for about an hour; I'm home today so I managed to get a good video with good lighting; you can even see some of their iridescence.

Aaaaaah, they are so pretty! I'm so glad I got them. ^^

(From my 200l freshwater tank)

[uncharismatic-fauna]

Uncharismatic Fact of the Day

A see-through fish? Now that's just supernatural! That's why this species is commonly referred to as the ghost catfish; these fish lack body pigment of any kind in their skin or muscles. However, that doesn't mean they are without color! In fact, scientists recently discovered that special structures within the ghost catfish's muscles can refract light as it passes through their bodies, causing them to light up in a brilliant rainbow.

(Image: A ghost catfish (Kryptopterus vitreolus) showing its colors by Qibin Zhao)

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[fellowrat]

Fishuary 2024 - Day 6: Catfish @fish-daily

The glass catfish (Kryptopterus vitreolus) is a small, transparent catfish endemic to Thailand, though nowadays it can be found in the aquarium trade. Most of its organs are located close to its head and it must be kept in schools to remain healthy.

[fish-daily]

can you draw a ghost catfish?

fish 186 - ghost catfish

[little-creature-of-the-day]

little creature of the day: ghost catfish

oOoOoOo

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[januarycitrus]

fishuary day 6 - glass catfish. it's so eepy

(@fish-daily)

[pleistocene-pride]

Kryptopterus vitreolus, known commonly as the glass catfish, the glass cat, the ghost catfish, or the phantom catfish, is a small species of translucent-bodied, social glass catfish in the family Siluridae. It is endemic to the freshwater rivers and streams of Thailand and possibly Malaysia. They are a timid and social species which lives in schools of 6 or more individuals, they are carnivores feeding upon small invertebrates such as insect larvae, worms, tiny shrimps, and zooplankton. Reaching around 2.6 to 3.1 inches (6.5 to 8cms) in length, glass catfish are a small scaleless freshwater-dwelling catfish with two long sensory barbels. Their bodies are transparent because The species' skin is made of a "plywood"-like structure of collagen fibrils, which allows for light to enter and diffract through the muscles. The majority of their organs are located near the head; with a magnifying glass, the heart can be seen beating. When the light strikes this fish at a certain angle, it can create an iridescent, rainbow effect. During acute periods of illness or after death, the tissues turn a milky-white. Additionally the glass catfish possess electroreceptor organs which are extremely responsive to electromagnetic fields, and it is thought they use this in conjunction with there barbells to navigate there surroundings in low light conditions. Little is known about there breeding habits. And under ideal condition a glass catfish may live upwards of 8 years.

[darthquarkky]

Character Bio: Glintjaw

Quiet as the currents and twice as perceptive, Glintjaw is the Maximal faction's go-to specialist for underwater reconnaissance and espionage. Her alt-mode, a sleek and translucent Glass Catfish, allows her to ghost through aquatic environments with unparalleled stealth. Glowing circuitry traces patterns beneath her clear synthetic musculature, a mesmerizing blend of the organic and the technological. Internal components, like her core processor and gyroscopic stabilizers, create an ethereal illusion of floating organs within her transparent form. Her long, ribbon-like tail propels her silently through the depths, guided by ultra-sensitive audio sensors housed within her narrow, catfish-like skull.

In beast mode, Glintjaw is a master of deception. Her translucent body bends and refracts light, rendering her virtually invisible in dimly lit or murky waters. She communicates through subtle electric pulses, mimicking the silent language of aquatic life or effectively jamming enemy sonar. When the situation demands, her gill-vents can deploy swarms of nanobot decoys, creating confusion, or unleash focused bursts of electric current for a surprising defensive maneuver.

Glintjaw's robot mode reflects her beast form's elegance and stealth. Slender and biomechanical, she sports translucent armor panels that reveal intricate, glowing blue lines beneath. Her helmet echoes the shape of a catfish skull, complete with antenna-like tendrils that likely enhance her sensory capabilities.

Her personality mirrors her operational style: cunning, introverted, and deeply intelligent. Glintjaw is a solitary operator, preferring to slip in and out of enemy territory unseen. When she speaks, her voice is slow and melodic, each word carefully chosen. She approaches conflict with a detached precision, viewing warfare as a series of calculated ripples. Direct confrontation is rare; her true strength lies in the invaluable intelligence she gathers, data that has quietly saved countless Maximal lives, though she would never boast of it.

[17lynx17]

[dreams-in-daylight]

The invisible man would be hella into glass catfish. They lose a lot of their transparency when they die, so their living cells would fascinate the hell out of him

[cheetahtrout]

Its the first of october! My favorite season is in full swing! And I start this months sundayfishsketch with a glass catfish

[picturesoffishandotherthings]

My glass catfish enjoying the water change. They look so chill, unless there's food, then it's carnage.

[bonguri]

20240621 NIFREL 7 by Bong Grit Via Flickr: このお魚はほとんど透明な身体なので、光の具合で虹色に輝いて見えます。 Photo taken at NIFREL, Suita city, Osaka pref.

[picturesoffishandotherthings]

Same with my glass catfish! Everything's in the front, the rest is tail.

Was anyone going to fucking tell me that electric eels have their anus directly under their heads because their head is basically their entire main body and they're actually like 90% tail

Or was I just supposed to casually stumble across that information

[heartnosekid]

the ghost catfish (kryptopterus vitreolus) | william.exotique on ig

[edorazzi]

Page 21 of my Miraculous Mentor AU comic A Matter of Trust! In which Felix needs a breather before opening up any further, and Adrien realises his enigmatic mentor is starting to let his walls down!!! 😻✨

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