Spinyheads

Spinyheads are a species of fish that belongs to the order of spiny-finned fish and lives in sea water. They got their name because of the specific shape of their head, which resembles jagged spines. The appearance of these fish is quite unusual: their head is covered with many small spines, which serve as protection from predators.

Spinyheads have a cylindrical body and a scaly surface covered with many sharp spines. They are predatory fish and feed on plankton, small fish and shellfish.

A distinctive feature of spiny-headed fish is their keen vision, which helps them hunt their prey in the water. In addition, they are able to control their buoyancy using their body muscles. These fish are well adapted to the aquatic environment, as they can breathe through gills, which are located on the head.

Despite the fact that spiny-headed fish are predatory, in nature they occupy their niche and play an important role in the ocean ecosystem. Scientists believe that some of the existing spiny-headed species require protection due to their low numbers or threat of extinction.

There are different types of spiny heads. For example, hoarding fish (Cosmopolitanis) are widely distributed throughout the world. Among them there are very large representatives, such as Bigfin Sculpin (sizes from 20 to 50 centimeters), which also deserve attention due to their interesting appearance. Tail spinies (Strongylura) are characteristic of tropical and subtropical regions.