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Frightening Fangtooth
Named for its foresightful , lamia - alike teeth the fangtooth Pisces inhabits the extreme thick water system of the ocean . In proportion to its torso sizing , it has some of the largest tooth of any Pisces the Fishes . Although it may take care scary , the endangered fangtooth only grows to about 6 inches ( 16 centimetre ) in duration .
Halloween-Hued Shrimp
A parasite of ocean cucumber , this species of prawn , calledPericlimenes imperator , is characterized by its rich Orange River and purple coloring . These half-pint can also parasitically survive on a number of other hosts , includingsea slugs .
Coffinfish
The cryptically named coffinfish more resembles a colourful fall gourd vine than a casket . The scowl Pisces can often be found breathe on thebottom of the ocean , using its tiny fins like legs to prop itself up .
Shocking Spotted Handfish
The spotted handfish , Brachionichthys hirsutus , is a rare , queer Australian deepwater fish . Its thoracic fins look like curt branch with hand . Using these extremities , the handfish can swim as well as " walk " on the seafloor , and it often prefer to take the air .
