Fish with human-like faces discovered in South Korea

[emad]

Pravda

A house owner in the town of Chongju did not want to expose his fish to the public eye for long, although the entire neighborhood was aware of the strange-looking fish that had human-like facial features. The Chungcheong Today newspaper managed to obtain sensational pictures of the fish. The incredible fish (two females) are the descendants of a carp and a leather carp, which is also known as the tangerine fish for its bright color. The two fish are about 80 centimeters long and 50 centimeters in circumference. They live in the pond near the house of a 64-year-old Korean. One may see two lines and two dots on their heads, which bear some resemblance to human eyes. The fish's eyes are placed on the sides of their heads, as it is common with the majority of fish species. The "human eyes" of the fish are actually their nostrils.

The two fish were born in 1986, but they have never attracted any public attention before. The human-like facial features of the fish appeared only a short while ago. "My fish have been getting more and more human for the past couple of years," the owner of the unusual fish species said.

Scientists said that it was quite a unique, albeit not a very surprising phenomenon. A carp and a leather carp are congeneric fish species, that is why such unusual descendants are quite possible. Unfortunately, the two fish are females so it will not be possible for them to breed further on. The fish-lover would definitely try to increase the population of human-like fish and attract fishermen's attention.
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http://funreports.com/2005/01/13/57823.html



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[Desertrose]

1. wow...I know some fish faced people.......

but people faced fish...is that better than being two faced? hmmmm :eyes:



edited to add:


Sure is interesting what Mother Nature offers up sometimes, isn't it?

[slackmaster]

2. Nothing new under the Sun

Haven't these people ever seen a Jack Dempsey (Cichlasoma octofasciatum)?

[DS1]

3. Humans are programmed to recognize faces

Sightings like this aren't anything unusual.

[MidwestTransplant]

6. Like on a grilled cheese for example!

[DS1]

11. And 'Jesus Christ' is a double-word score

:-)

[Minstrel Boy]

4. Just a movie? I don't think so!

[MidwestTransplant]

5. Looks like a siamese cat to me..

[GOPFighter]

7. "carp and a leather carp are congeneric fish species"

I did not know that. Wait 'til I tell the guys!

[Cush]

8. uh oh, Phase 1 of the Aquatic Invasion has begun!

not sure what Phase 2 is, but Phase 3 has something to do with "Profit"....they must be in league with the Underwear Gnomes!

[Bluebear]

9. WHOA!!!! It does look vaguely human!!!

[emad]

10. Role model?

[DelawareValleyDem]

12. Does it look like the cover of a Mr. Sparkle box?

[Runcible Spoon]

17. Best. Simpsons episode. Ever.

nt

[paineinthearse]

13. This is old news. Anyone remember "The Incredible Mr. Limpet"?

And if you are a Don Knotts fan, you must view "The Dubya Movie"

http://www.dubyamovie.com/

[EC]

14. Since it is getting more human looking

every year, how will the creationists spin this one?

[KamaAina]

15. I've heard of catfish and dogfish, but this is ridiculous

Peoplefish?

Tasteless question: If this item were to appear on a menu, would you order it? :evilgrin:

[Paranoid_Portlander]

16. Check out the goofy articles in the link...

... that are listed in the right margin, including the sexually aggressive housecat.