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How often can a Porcupinefish inflate?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/porcupinefish-inflation/We are sometimes asked about the ability of porcupinefishes to inflate their bodies. Can they only inflate a limited number of times?
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What is a gas bladder?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-is-a-gas-bladder/If you have found a strange balloon-like object washed up on the beach, you may be looking at a fish's gas bladder.
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What is a fish?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/what-is-a-fish/Fishes are fascinating animals that come in an amazing variety of shapes and sizes, but just what is a fish?
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Why don't anemonefishes get stung?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/why-dont-anemonefishes-get-stung/Over the years many theories have tried to explain why anemonefishes are not stung by their host anemones.
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Do Fishes feel pain?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/do-fishes-feel-pain/The question of whether fishes feel pain can elicit very emotional responses from people.
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Fish FAQ - What is the second smallest species of fish?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/fish-faq-what-is-the-second-smallest-species-of-fish/In July 2004, the Dwarf Goby was usurped as the smallest fish by the Stout Floater.
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Why do mullet leap?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/why-do-mullet-leap/Mullet are commonly seen leaping out of the water. Why do they do this?
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What is the longest bony fish?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/what-is-the-longest-bony-fish/The Oarfish is reported to be the longest bony fish. It has a ribbon-like body that has been reliably documented to grow to 8m in length, however specimens up to 17m in length have been reported.
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What is the smallest fish?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/fwhat-is-the-smallest-fish/What is the definition of "smallest"? This seemingly simple question is behind a friendly rivalry that has developed between three groups of scientists.
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What is the biggest fish?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/what-is-the-biggest-fish/The Whale Shark, Rhincodon typus, is the largest of all fishes. Whale Sharks between 4 m to 12 m in length are most often seen, but the species can possibly reach a length of 18 m.
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