Despite sharing many similar characteristics, this particular species of sunfish had some distinct differences that set it apart from what researchers were used to seeing. One of the most notable variations was in the tail. Unlike most fish, sunfish possess a unique appendage known as a “clavus” or rudder-like growth to aid the fish in navigating through the water. However, this specific clavus had a distinct shape that was unlike any previously observed.
Another peculiar attribute of the sunfish was its mouth. Unlike most fish that have individual teeth, this sunfish had all its teeth fused together in a single elongated strip. The researchers studying this fish were desperate to find answers about this mysterious creature. What was it and was there someone who could help them find the answers to their questions? At a loss at what to do, they turned to the internet to find a conclusive answer. What they found there left them stumped…