I was actually thinking of the sunfish or mola, some of which are huge. Not sure about puffer fish - I have never been into fishing or other outdoor activities - always preferred books and models. There is a Wikipedia entry for sunfish, with photos, which shows what I mean. I remember the Auckland War Memorial Museum had a stuffed example in their natural history section when I was little, which really made an impression due to its size and odd shape - I wonder if it is still on display ?
That looks like an aerial view of a flying saucer from a Japanese SF movie, can't think of which one. One of the more obscure ones, from Toei. Maybe Invasion of the Neptune Men? Prince of Space? The Final War? Something late 1950s/early 1960s... Possibly even Toho's The Mysterians?
There are fish that have a similar round rather than long and tapered body, with fins top and bottom - it could easily be one of these.
ReplyDeleteThe puffer? You may have them on the NZ coast Paul?
DeleteI was actually thinking of the sunfish or mola, some of which are huge. Not sure about puffer fish - I have never been into fishing or other outdoor activities - always preferred books and models. There is a Wikipedia entry for sunfish, with photos, which shows what I mean. I remember the Auckland War Memorial Museum had a stuffed example in their natural history section when I was little, which really made an impression due to its size and odd shape - I wonder if it is still on display ?
ReplyDeleteof course, the huge Sun fish! As spectacular as the Manta Ray! I adored Rays as a kid!
DeleteThat looks like an aerial view of a flying saucer from a Japanese SF movie, can't think of which one. One of the more obscure ones, from Toei. Maybe Invasion of the Neptune Men? Prince of Space? The Final War? Something late 1950s/early 1960s... Possibly even Toho's The Mysterians?
ReplyDeleteHmm, I know what you mean Zigg!
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