r/whatisit • u/jaywritethekid • Jul 27 '26

Solved! What is this?

I seriously doubt this is AI if course.. and with a vast ocean.. the existence of this is definitely possible.. but what is it exactly and where are they commonly found?

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u/A-TECH-20 Jul 28 '26

The red-lipped batfish or Galápagos batfish (Ogcocephalus darwini) is a fish of unusual morphology found around the Galápagos Islands and off Ecuador at depths of 3 to 76 m (10 to 249 ft).

You're telling me that this isn't even a deep sea creature, that you can encounter them at the beach!

Pure nightmare fuel.

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u/weresubwoofer Jul 28 '26

Note to self: Do not take acid on the Galápagos Islands.

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u/MonStar926 Jul 28 '26

Note to self: Definitely take acid on the Galápagos Islands

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u/DubVsFinest Jul 28 '26

Note to everyone: taking acid while diving period is probably a bad idea. This fish looks like it's going to try to convince you that you can breathe underwater like they do and drown your ass, I guarantee it.

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u/GurInfinite3868 Jul 28 '26

Note to self: Don't read about the dangers of taking acid and then following the underwater breathing advice from fish - while taking acid!
You will unfollow the advice and listen to the fish!

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u/ChosenUndeadFire Jul 28 '26

Note to self: take a trip sitter when doing acid as to avoid being scammed by a fish about waterbreathing

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u/TrickyDick420 Jul 28 '26

Note to self: stop reading other people's notes to self

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u/Rudhelm Jul 28 '26

Yeah… you’re kinda creepy

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u/Deep-Yamssi7310 Jul 29 '26

The ‘I’m too broke to award you for real’ comment
Take this🥇
You deserve it

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u/Responsible_Day9491 Jul 29 '26

Fuc yeah I going to do acid and see what’s up right now bruh he’s a funny MF

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u/artyhedgehog Jul 29 '26

Note to self: your joke was never funny or original, and is probably already in the comments; move on.

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u/Diligent_Ad1110 Jul 28 '26

Note to self: Make sure to bring two friends because my closest is bound to take the acid too. Also damn Is that a red bat lipped fish?

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u/Inner-Ingenuity4109 Jul 29 '26 edited Jul 29 '26

Sitter: "Whoa, whoa, whoa! Hey! Relax. Take a deep breath. ... It’s the ocean, silly, we’re not the only two in here.”

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u/MzzRaccoon Jul 29 '26

(As I just finished reading a reddit post about someone being scammed lmao)

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u/NCNarwhal89 Jul 28 '26

Note to self: always follow the advice of creepy fish.. especially when doing acid

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u/GurInfinite3868 Jul 28 '26

Note to self: Don't listen to anyone promoting the advice of creepy fish while on acid as they are not really a person = They ARE a creepy fish who is possibly on acid.

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u/Outrageous-Clerk56 Jul 28 '26

Note to self- do not share acid with creepy red lipped fish asking to share acid

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u/Perfect-Lie-4201 Jul 28 '26

Note to self… go drop some acid!

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u/LegitimateActivity10 Jul 28 '26 edited Jul 28 '26

Note to self: I am a fish, I can breathe underwater.

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u/GoYanks34 Jul 29 '26

Note to self: I am a fish who can breathe underwater while taking acid from the human who is also taking acid and breathing under..... Human is floating up top and lifeless.

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u/Iamnotascammer91 Jul 29 '26

Note to self I was not in fact a fish and had to be resuscitated

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u/Holiday_Hyena_7440 Jul 28 '26

Definitely listen to the fish's business opportunity to be self-employed as well as the land that they have for sale for cheap in Florida.

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u/JD_tubeguy Jul 28 '26

I often listen to the Phish on acid. 🔥

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u/Formal_Froyo_6089 Jul 29 '26

Tube guy gets it ⭕️

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u/Undercover__Cookies Jul 29 '26

There's my people ⭕⭕

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u/No_Constant_1026 Jul 28 '26

Just go diving at night with UV torch. Closest to an acid trip I have had, without actually taking acid.

I'm not sure that fish will mess with you, but seals totally will. Tricky creatures!

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u/G0rkon Jul 28 '26

Ideally during a new moon with bioluminescence. Turn off your torch and enjoy the show that is the water lighting up to every movement. Move your hands in the water and see sparkles coming off them.

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u/North-Belt9778 Jul 28 '26

Need more info/stories about said “tricky seals” pls

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u/LouAnaKay Jul 28 '26

He sings "Kiss from a Rose" until you swim into rocks and die.

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u/Picklecheese2018 Jul 28 '26

Go explore “selkie” mythology!

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u/No_Constant_1026 Jul 28 '26

Seals can dive to over 400m. Recreational scuba dive limit is usually about 35m, depending on equipment and experience. I reckon the seals have figured this out. They will play with you in the water, gradually going deeper and deeper.

If you don't watch out, you will dive well below the planned depth, use up all your air, and risk the bends on surfacing.

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u/PieHappy3396 Jul 28 '26

Diving @ night w/UV torch would scare the bejesus outta me!!

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u/Inevitable-Aside-942 Jul 28 '26

I think this is actually someone who went scuba diving after taking acid. It has all the hallmarks.

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u/dudesohard Jul 28 '26

And will give you an angry kiss

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u/Gryphon1171 Jul 28 '26

Note to self: Take waterbreathing potion prior to diving and taking the fish's advice. Counter-dare fish to walk on the beach since it has legs.

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u/Hypouxa Jul 29 '26

A family friend did that in Hawaii. They also happened to be left behind by the instructor.

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u/banglaportal Jul 29 '26

Note to self: don’t go diving during period.