Painted Stinkfish

The Painted Stinkfish is yet another fish with a very bizarre name. We have no problem with the word 'painted' as their pattern would look great on any wall, but we've no idea why they're called 'stinkfish'.

They don't smell more than other fish, so maybe the naming guy just left the specimen out in the sun for too long on that fateful naming day. We should probably be grateful that he didn't always do that, or all fish would be called stinkfish.

 

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PAINTED STINKFISH

A few more facts from the people that know more about the marine life of Sydney than anyone else.

More info from the
Australian Museum
 
 

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