A peculiar fish was spotted near Singapore’s shoreline, drawing both attention and aversion. The discovery, captured by Dennis Chan on Instagram, went viral with 53.3 million views and 1.2 million likes. The footage showed the fish with its mouth agape, seemingly gazing skyward, before gradually sinking into the sand.
The fish, identified as Astroscopus, belongs to a group with electric organs, as noted by FishBase. These creatures, found in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific oceans, exhibit a unique behavior of looking upward while submerged in shallow waters. Despite its intriguing features, the fish elicited mixed reactions from viewers, showcasing the fascination and apprehension surrounding such rare marine encounters.
