🐟 Dive into the depths of the ocean with the pink frogmouth! Meet the pink frogmouth, also known as the "Chaunax!” Despite its awkward appearance, the frogmouth possesses a unique way of swimming. Rather than propelling itself with its fins like most fish, this deep-sea fish uses its pectoral fins to "walk" along the seabed! This particular pink frogmouth was spotted during Oceana's expedition to the Canary Islands in 2014 to document the waters around the island of El Hierro, map the seamounts

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63K views · 709 reactions | When somebody calls you an owl, but you’re actually a tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides).黎 While the #tawnyfrogmouth may look similar to an owl, they are actually part of the #nightjar family. There are about 14 species of frogmouths — most have large, bright yellow eyes and a wide set beak that is yellowish to olive-gray in color. | Science Channel | Facebook