We have called them «monsters» because of the peculiarity of their appearance, their size, their morphology, but they are still amazing wonders of our rivers and unique creatures that we would love to see in person.Nature, as you know, is an incredible range of species to discover, of animals endowed with unique appearances that years and years of adaptation have profiled in their bodies in order to survive.
In Science Daily Online We talk to you very often about marine animals , as well as all those fantastic aspects of the ocean that we like so much, but what do you think if we dive into the world today? from the rivers? Here we go...
Giant ray fish
Be careful, you must be very careful.Before anything you should know that the giant river ray fish has a deadly weapon: its tail. This one, is capable of crossing even the human bone and transmitting dangerous toxins that can take your life.In fact, it is almost like a deadly whip.
Do you want to know how much it measures its sting? 38 centimeters, however, it is very unlikely that you will encounter one of these incredible specimens, since there are very few .In fact, very little is known about their behavior, they live in the rivers of Thailand , Australia or New Guinea, but we have seen, as we say, very few.
They are very old creatures that have changed very little over time, weigh almost 600 kilos and are of an indefinable color reddish gray.They breathe through small holes in the spine, and if you are ever lucky enough to see a person, you will think that you have just met an alien species, with a creature from another world.Wonderful!
2.Siluro
In Spain, for example, these strange beings are really common, so much so that they are called "Ebro Sharks" because of their size, since sometimes, p They can reach 3 meters and weigh almost 100 kilos. Amazing, right?
Catfish can be fascinating, no doubt, but in reality they are a plague Arrival of the rivers of Central Europe.They develop very easily displacing native species, hence fishing events are organized regularly to go in search of these river giants, an experience that brings together dozens of Curious and lovers of this world.
Catfish are an environmental hazard in many corners of Europe, given their size and voracity to kill other river creatures, in fact, a few years ago he left in The media was really disturbing news: the Siuros had been seen coming out of the banks a few meters to hunt pigeons and rats.
3.Goliath Tiger Fish
What does the word "Goliath" evoke in your mind? To something big, isn't it? Exactly, because now imagine a subway fish and a half with almost crocodile teeth.Do you think it is impossible for a fish with these characteristics? Well, you are wrong, because it is real and so terrifying that I deserved to be included in this article about river monsters.
Our protagonist lives happily in the Congo river basin and in Lake Tanganyika and it is as voracious as it is fast: a whole killing machine where it is not excluded, for example, devouring medium-sized crocodiles.
Despite the terrifying aspect, it is not known that there are attacked people.However, if you are ever going to fish in any of these areas of Africa, you should know that it is a special hobby to take all the prey that you reach with your hook.It is surprisingly fast!
4.Pirana negra
Just by saying his name, many people feel a chill, and it is not for less.According to the magazine «Nature Scientific Reports», the black pirana is so old igua as megalodon himself, the giant ancestor White shark.Despite not being especially large (no more than 37 centimeters), you should know that its bite is similar to that of a crocodile.
To find this data, the biologists carried out various tests with several black piranas discovering that the force of their bite reached neither more nor less than 320 newtons...
5.Japanese giant salamander
Would you like to have this salamadra as a pet? First observe his size, it is almost a meter and a half.He has a very large head, lives in the islands of Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu and lives almost 80 years.Obviously, with this data maybe Think twice before adopting a creature with these characteristics, however fascinating they may seem.
Eat fish and crustaceans and, although it is almost blind, it has very fine sensors to be able to detect their prey.
They live in the rivers and usually accumulate a lot of body fat, hence their impressive appearance.However, we have to give you bad news: this fascinating creature is in danger of extinction. The reason? It is ending its natural habitat, there are fewer and fewer streams, less forests, fewer corners where you can raise and live a normal life.All a shame, there is no doubt.
And now tell us, which did you like these “monsters” more? While you leave us your comments, we invite you to discover the terrifying creatures of the deep.
Image: James St.John, shankar s.
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