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Aristichthys nobilis (Richardson, 1845) The bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) is a species of cyprinid freshwater fish native to East Asia, and is one of several Asian carps introduced into North America. It is one of the most intensively exploited fishes in fish farming, with an annual worldwide production of over three million tonnes ...
Ophiocephalus studeri Volz, 1903. Channa micropeltes, giant snakehead, giant mudfish or toman harimau, is among the largest species in the family Channidae, capable of growing to 1.3 m (4.3 ft) in length and a weight of 20 kg (44 lb). [2] It is native to the fresh waters of Southeast Asia (South Indian populations are now regarded as a separate ...
The cabezon is a scaleless fish with a broad bony support extending from the eye across the cheek just under the skin. It has 11 spines on the dorsal fin. The cabezon also has a stout spine before the eye, an anal fin of soft rays, and a fleshy flap on the middle of the snout. A pair of longer flaps are just behind the eyes.
Largehead hairtails are elongated in shape with a thin pointed tail (they lack a fish tail in the usual form). The eyes are large, and the large mouth contains long pointed fang-like teeth. [3] Largehead hairtails grow to 6 kg (13 lb) in weight, [4] and 2.34 m (7 ft 8 in) in length. [2] Most are only 0.5–1 m (1 ft 8 in – 3 ft 3 in) long, [3 ...
Fish Heads (song) " Fish Heads " is a novelty song by comedy rock duo Barnes & Barnes, released as a single in 1978 and later featured on their 1980 album Voobaha. [1] It is the most requested song on the Dr. Demento radio show, and a music video for the song made in 1980 was in regular rotation on MTV. [2][3] The song was featured on Barnes ...
Ikejime. Tekagi (手鉤), the tool that is used for performing ikejime. Ikejime (活け締め) or ikijime (活き締め) is a method of killing fish that maintains the quality of its meat. [1] The technique originated in Japan, but is now in widespread use. It involves the insertion of a spike quickly and directly into the hindbrain, usually ...
Pearl Jam singles chronology. "Love Boat Captain". (2003) " Man of the Hour ". (2003) "World Wide Suicide". (2006) " Man of the Hour " is a song by the American rock band Pearl Jam. Written by vocalist Eddie Vedder, "Man of the Hour" accompanies the closing credits of the 2003 film Big Fish, and is the first track on the film's soundtrack album.
Ophiocephalus vagus Peters, 1868. Ophiocephalus philippinus Peters, 1868. Channa striata, the striped snakehead, is a species of snakehead fish. It is also known as the common snakehead, chevron snakehead, or snakehead murrel and generally referred simply as mudfish. It is native to South and Southeast Asia, and has been introduced to some ...