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Monster Fish Photos: "Evolution on Steroids" in Congo

Started by bol-anon nga cebuano, February 20, 2009, 12:47:49 AM

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Goliath tiger fish, such as the one seen above, are among the uniquely adapted "monster fish" of the Congo River, which winds through several African countries.

A recent, unprecedented river run on the Congo yielded a raft of new discoveries, including different species--some potentially new--in nearly every nook and cranny, scientists announced this week.

The river was also found to be possibly the world's deepest, and its extraordinary changes in depths and currents help explain why it's such a hotbed of fish diversity.


"What we're seeing here is kind of evolution on steroids," said team leader Melanie Stiassny, a fish biologist at the American Museum of Natural History. Stiassny, a member of the National Geographic Society's Conservation Trust, was among the marine and evolutionary biologists, hydrologists, and kayakers who conducted the exhaustive research in summer 2008. (The National Geographic Society owns National Geographic News.)

sample fishes found in congo river:


elephant fish


small goliath fish


big goliath fish
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bol-anon nga cebuano

take note guys that this fish are not found in the sea. this is a fresh water fish. congo river is a fresh water and it's the subject of more exploration because some scientists are thinking this could be widest and deepest fresh water river in the world.
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they'll be surprised to see more of these down below.
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Quote from: bol-anon nga cebuano on February 20, 2009, 12:47:49 AM
Goliath tiger fish, such as the one seen above, are among the uniquely adapted "monster fish" of the Congo River, which winds through several African countries.

A recent, unprecedented river run on the Congo yielded a raft of new discoveries, including different species--some potentially new--in nearly every nook and cranny, scientists announced this week.

The river was also found to be possibly the world's deepest, and its extraordinary changes in depths and currents help explain why it's such a hotbed of fish diversity.


"What we're seeing here is kind of evolution on steroids," said team leader Melanie Stiassny, a fish biologist at the American Museum of Natural History. Stiassny, a member of the National Geographic Society's Conservation Trust, was among the marine and evolutionary biologists, hydrologists, and kayakers who conducted the exhaustive research in summer 2008. (The National Geographic Society owns National Geographic News.)

sample fishes found in congo river:


elephant fish


small goliath fish


big goliath fish

Interesting article.

The wide range species of pisciverous fishes is a result of the different niches in said aquatic environment, resulting in evolutionary processes for fish species.

Great article, as it further propagates the multifaceted aspect of aquatic science.

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Quote from: Ginger on February 20, 2009, 06:19:27 AM
mao lagi ingon nga kung unsa ang mananap sa yuta, naa pod ka pareho sa dagat. sama kabaw, bitin, ug kabayo. unsa kahay dagway sa manok sa dagat? ;D

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