This is the fish that has the worst mouth on the earth

Thanks to its versatile jaws, Slingjaw fish can extend their mouths to facilitate access to prey.

If there is a poll to find the creature that has the most charming mouth in the solar system, then the Slingjaw fish will surely hold the champion . Because it possesses a very special function, it can last up to 27cm when it is necessary to catch prey.

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Flexible mouth mold is the secret weapon of this fish.

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A Slingjaw fish can be up to 54cm long.

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They often live in coral reefs and some seas in the world.

Slingjaw fish , also known as Epibulus Insidiator , belongs to the marine fish species. Although it is 54cm long (equivalent to 21 inches), in fact, the strange mouth is a special feature of this creature. Thanks to their versatility, they can easily catch tiny fish and crustaceans in less than 7 seconds.

It is known that Slingjaw fish often live in coral reefs in the Pacific region or in many seas in India. In addition, some scientists found Slingjaw fish in the Red Sea, the coast of Africa, southern Japan and New Caledonia.

Besides, this fish also plays an important role in the fisheries trade. However, many people also buy Slingjaw fish for indoor aquarium fish.

Update 17 December 2018