Little Lump

Fri, Apr 17th, 2009  |   Marine Life, Places, Adventures 25 Comments

Not sure what I can say about this fish…a lumpsucker (Lethotremus awae) or dango-uo (ダンゴウオ) in Japanese…except that it’s extraordinarily cute and exceedingly small. This one is just under one centimetre long.

There was a major swell, the fish was unusually active and in an awkward place, and it was dark…so this isn’t the best photo, but it’s the first one I’ve ever seen (I’ve wanted to see one for a long time), so I’m happy.

:)

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  • Karenne Tun

    Too cute this one. So squishable!

  • Karenne Tun

    Too cute this one. So squishable!

  • http://kaylinq.blogspot.com/ KaylinQ

    Noooooo! Don’t squish it!

  • http://kaylinq.blogspot.com/ KaylinQ

    Noooooo! Don’t squish it!

  • http://www.reefaquariumforum.com chris

    Cool fish :)

  • http://www.reefaquariumforum.com chris

    Cool fish :)

  • http://www.tonywublog.com Tony

    It’s adorable beyond description. Just need to find one again under better circumstances so I can get a better photo.

  • http://www.tonywublog.com Tony

    It’s adorable beyond description. Just need to find one again under better circumstances so I can get a better photo.

  • http://www.oceans4ever.com Alexa BeMent

    That lumpfish is SO cute!!! It looks like it’s camouflaged by its surroundings. ~Alexa

  • http://www.oceans4ever.com Alexa BeMent

    That lumpfish is SO cute!!! It looks like it’s camouflaged by its surroundings. ~Alexa

  • http://www.tonywublog.com Tony

    Hi Alexa,

    It was definitely camouflaged. Without a light on it, the fish was practically invisibleS

  • http://www.tonywublog.com Tony

    Hi Alexa,

    It was definitely camouflaged. Without a light on it, the fish was practically invisibleS

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  • noinudee

    loooooove it! my dream to c one! so jealous now T.T

  • noinudee

    loooooove it! my dream to c one! so jealous now T.T

  • http://www.tonywublog.com Tony

    All you need is a drysuit and come here between Jan-April next year!

  • http://www.tonywublog.com Tony

    All you need is a drysuit and come here between Jan-April next year!

  • noinudee

    ieie i know the time and temp >.< that’s why i need a bit more time to make up my mind to go into that cold water …. dangouo mitai mitai ;D

  • noinudee

    ieie i know the time and temp >.< that’s why i need a bit more time to make up my mind to go into that cold water …. dangouo mitai mitai ;D

  • teemee

    Hi Tony,
    You’ve pretty well inspired me to stop in next year after some tropical diving in Raja Empat… Its gonna be cold LOL
    I checked out the Sea Front Diving website… does anyone speak a little bit of English? My Japanese is… limited!
    Thanks for all of the great Izu photos!!

  • teemee

    Hi Tony,
    You’ve pretty well inspired me to stop in next year after some tropical diving in Raja Empat… Its gonna be cold LOL
    I checked out the Sea Front Diving website… does anyone speak a little bit of English? My Japanese is… limited!
    Thanks for all of the great Izu photos!!

  • http://www.tonywublog.com Tony

    Yes, they speak a bit of English.

    Let me know your dates and preferences, and I can convey the information to them. If I’m around in Japan, I’ll join you! I’m really loving this temperate-water stuff.

  • http://www.tonywublog.com Tony

    Yes, they speak a bit of English.

    Let me know your dates and preferences, and I can convey the information to them. If I’m around in Japan, I’ll join you! I’m really loving this temperate-water stuff.

  • Marie Saotome

    This is precious…. just too cute!
    I’m really tempted to brave the frigid Izu waters next season to see one.

  • Marie Saotome

    This is precious…. just too cute!
    I’m really tempted to brave the frigid Izu waters next season to see one.