5 types of fish often called as the 'Dragon fish'

Often many people call a dragon fish from its physical characteristics. The fish does have some distinctive characteristics of a dragon.

Here are 5 types of fish are often called dragon fish:

1. Palmas fish

Palmas fish, a fish included to the Family Polypteridae (Bichir), it means a lot finned fish. Palmas fish is called dragon fish because it is physically similar to the dragon in Chinese legend.

Palmas fish (tiger delhezi). (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1QKniCr)

These fish include primitive fish and often referred to as "snake like fish". The spread of these fish are in West Africa. Palmas fish are predatory fish, Carnivora. Then the fish has the ability to take the air with an organ that has been modified in such a way to resemble the lungs, besides that it was able to creep on the ground by using a strong chest fins.

2. Axolotl

Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a type of salamander who spent his life in the form of larvae. This unique exotic animals sometimes referred to as "Mexican Walking Fish" because it looks like a fish that has the hands and feet. However, Axolotl is not actually a kind of fish, but a type of salamander found in Mexico City. The body length of Axolotl can reach 30 cm, but the average size of only 15 cm.

Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum). (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1FCMN8w)

Their body color are black or brown and average more albino with pink. These funny animal has gills that are outside its body. Gills seems to be on the side of its head so that at first glance looks like a horn.

Eastern people often create a fantasy that is associated with the dragon legend, so they are often referred to as a dragon fish. Axolotl is one animal that has longevity, Axolotl can live up to 10-15 years and can grow up to 60 cm.

In fact, there were ever caught a giant Axolotl in the interior of Mexico that has a body length of up to 1.4 meters, the discovery was really shocking, but after carefully studied by experts that only abnormal rare situations (gigantism).

3. Arowana

Arowana including the "ancestor" fish families, ie fish families Osteoglasidae or "bony-tongue," because the base of the mouth in the form of bone that serves as the teeth. Arowana have various nicknames, such as: Ikan naga (Dragon Fish), Barramundi, Saratoga, PlaTapad, indolent, Siluk, Kayangan, Peyang, Tangkelese, Aruwana, or Arowana, depending on its place.

Arowana. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1YNMrSP)

The shape and appearance arowana is including a gorgeous and unique. Its body elongated, slender, and "stream line", with swimming movements are very graceful. Arowana in nature have a variety of colors such as green, silver, or red. At the lower lip there are two antennae that serve as a vibration sensor to determine the position of prey on the water surface.

In nature they swim near the water surface to hunt for prey. Arowana can accept all types of feed for carnivorous fish, but often they are so very fond of one type of feed only, and reject other types.

4. Arapaima 
These fish include close relatives with arowana, the Amazon arapaima which is sometimes regarded as the largest freshwater fish in the world. According to the initial description, this fish can grow up to 4.5 meters in length, but now, individuals are very big like this is rare and the average adult arapaima found that only 2 meter length.

Arapaima. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1KK8uCz)

The slow-moving predators and eat small fish, and anything that small could fit their mouth. An interesting feature of this fish is that they need the oxygen from the air, in order to survive. Arapaimas harmless to humans and are often hunted for their meat, unfortunately, they are very rare nowadays. Although arapaima seem to appear in the Miocene, but they get much older relatives, namely Osteoglossidae, and its origins can be traced back to the age of dinosaurs.

5. Oarfish

Oarfish include to the family Regalecidae which has four species. One of the species Regalecus Glesne, ever get into the Guinness Book of World Records since been found in living conditions with a body length of up to 11 meters (36 feet).

This fish has a single fin is red and includes fish loner. But when these fish are sick or dying, it looks like the loner does not want to die in loneliness. So it went up to the sea surface and survived there until the death. Perhaps to draw the attention of the sailors, or just want to look at the sun for the last time.

The sailors of the past may have seen this fish on the surface and perceive it as a sea monster. For example, in 1860, when a 5-meter long Oarfish beached in Bermuda, the residents immediately linked with the legendary sea monster. Some scientists believe that it is likely there an Oarfish whose size exceeds 11 meters, but until now no one has proved it. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ]

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F3RC World Supersport Replica unveiled

After presenting the new sport motorcycle in collaboration with renowned German tuner, AMG at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2015, and now MV Agusta one of the famous Italian motorcycle manufacturer back to offer another limited edition motorcycle products named 'F3RC World Supersport Replica' that made specifically for the speed lovers.

MV Agusta F3RC World Supersport Replica. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1NYF9q7)

These new MV Agusta F3RC sports bikes built based on a racing motorcycle which used by Jules Cluzel and Lorenzo Zanetti in World Supersport racing event. MV Agusta designed it such that motorcycle racing can still be used legally on the public road. Similarly, as quoted from the MV Agusta's official website on Friday, September 25, 2015.

Right side view of MV Agusta F3RC World Supersport Replica. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1NYF9q7)

MV Agusta equip the F3RC World Supersport Replica motorcycles with two choices of engine capacity that is 675 cc and 800 cc. The bike that uses a 675 cc engine capable of generating power up to 128 hp at 14,500 rpm and maximum torque of 71 Nm at 10,600 rpm. While the 800 cc engine-powered 148 hp at 13,000 rpm with a torque of 88 Nm at 10,600 rpm.

Rear side view of MV Agusta F3RC World Supersport Replica. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1NYF9q7)

Both models of F3RC World Supersport Replica motorcycles will use design and body stripping similar to the original racing motorcycles. Not only that, Jules Cluzel and Lorenzo Zanetti will directly sign the motorcycle body, and consumers will also get a certificate to prove the motorcycle authenticity.

And F3RC World Supersport Replica sport bike that uses 675 cc engine will be produced as many as 100 units, while the 800 cc engine made 250 units. Unfortunately, MV Agusta did not mention the selling price of both motorcycle models, just informed the buyers must make a reservation first to have it. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MV AGUSTA | AUTOEVOLUTION]

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Only with wood, this man managed to create his dream cars

A 63-year-old man succeeded in creating a car that is made of wood. Cars built since 2002, is named 'Splinter' could operate Like a conventional vehicle. As reported by Barcroft Cars on Thursday, October 1st, 2015, this car was first made by Isaac Cohen in the age of 50. "I spent 13 to 14 hours a day to make Splinter. But everything comes from my heart," he said.

Splinter - Isaac's first all wood car that took him more than 5,000 hours to build. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Vtr04J)

The car that has been given the green light to be able to roam on the highway (aka road-legal vehicle) was created from the wood cubes glued, and shaped in such a way according to Cohen's imagination. Everything is done in his workshop in Houston, Texas.

Of course, a part of these cars spend different amount of woods. The steering wheel for example, is made of 260 pieces of wood, 90 pieces of gear shift, and even key grip made of 60 pieces of wood. As some parts that are not made of wood such as the dashboard, seats, engine compartment, lights, glass, until the chair. The rest, as seen in the picture above, all made of wood.

Isaac posing inside Splinter which was made of more than 5,000 feet of wood strips. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Vtr04J)

After completing work, the car which he regarded as a masterpiece, Cohen re-create similar cars. For example, he is making a small version of the Splinter. "I made a mini Splinter because I do not know anymore what to do after the completion of the first car," added Cohen.

Isaac also has a mini version of his car Splinter, the Lil Splinter, and a fighter jet truck. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Vtr04J)

What was done Cohen certainly attract many people. Some of them admitted that the work of these men are willing to pay a high price. But, he vowed never to sell his wooden car. "But I was ever give one (Slider), for charity," said Cohen.

Once the wooden car project is finished, he also plans to continue to make another. Cohen claimed interested in making two-wheeled vehicles. "Some engineers say it's impossible, but I will try to do," he concluded. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BARCROFT CARS]

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Honda's new 3-wheeled vehicle coming soon in Tokyo

Something that could be considered new for Honda, because now they're setting up the unit to play in the 3-wheeled vehicle segment. It is planned to be issued by Honda with a product named 'Neowing' and called as Light Weight Super Sports Concept.

Honda Neowing Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1N6TUbZ)

Just as a tricycle in general, Honda Neowing has two wheels in front and one behind. According to Honda, despite the three-wheeled but cornering ability and sensations that are served by Neowing the same as a two-wheeled motorcycle. This means that the construction of the suspension used is indeed made for comfort.

The short windscreen and thinly-padded seat mean the Honda Neowing concept is no urban commuter like the Yamaha Tricity or Piaggio MP3. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1N6TUbZ)

The Honda Neowing specialty is the use of hybrid system which is combining 4-cylinder gasoline engine with electric motors to generate torque force. The trip will be more enjoyable because with the windshield.

And Neowing design looks very aggressive and complicated because many body indentations presented tend to radical. Honda Neowing will be exhibited at the Tokyo Motor Show 2015. For details will be revealed soon in there and wait for the latest news from Honda. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTORCYCLES.COM | AUTOBLOG]

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Acquainted with one of the beautiful creatures of seabed

You must already know the name of sea horses, small animals that come from the ocean. But do you also recognize the name of pygmy sea horse or a Pygmy Seahorse? Yes, Pygmy Seahorse is real, and in Indonesia too, we can find it in some places, such as Bali, Sulawesi and Papua. Pygmy Seahorse and also has several types, one of which is Bargibanti pygmy seahorse.

Hippocampus bargibanti (these images were captured in North Sulawesi, Indonesia). (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1OBKx45)

Hippocampus bargibanti, also known as a bargibanti sea horse or dwarf hippocampus, is the seahorse of the family Syngnathidae which can be found in the west central Pacific Ocean, including Indonesia.

Hippocampus bargibanti.  
(Picture from: http://bit.ly/1OBKx45)

A unique animals has a small size, typically less than 2 cm, and live attached to the sea fans (gorginians). There are two color variations are known, which is gray with red tubercles, and yellow with orange tubercles.

Similar to the sea fan coral where they lived, and camouflaged, in order to defend themselves from the predators. And because their camouflage also, the species is not found, until finally its host gorgonian examined in the laboratory. Large, rounded tubercles covering the body and in accordance with the color and shape of gorgonian coral polyps its host species, while the body according gorgonian stem.

But it is not known whether the individual can change colors if they change residence or not. Although the ability to change color according to their surroundings, there are seven species of sea horses, such as Hippocampus whitei.

Pregnant Hippocampus bargibanti. (Picture from:
http://bit.ly/1OBKx45)

The Pygmy seahorse characteristics together with other sea horses, including meat that has a head, body, very short snout, and a long tail that can be wrapped around the landlady. This Bargibanti is also one of the smallest species of sea horses in the world.

An adult Bargibanti, usually found in pairs or groups of pairs, even record that ever recorded on camera, is up to 28 pygmy seahorses on a single gorgonian, and may be monogamous. Their breeding occurs throughout the year. Females lay eggs in its mother's pouch in her pocket. They will be fertilized by the male, and incubated until birth with an average gestational age of two weeks. Even in one birth, the male expel the female parent from their children numbering 34 bargibantis.

Very little data are known about the amount of pygmy seahorses, population trends, distribution, or primary predator. Therefore seven pygmy seahorses has been classified by the IUCN as an undescribed species as a whole (data deficient/less data). This classification means that not enough is known about the population and their lifestyle to make judgments about their conservation status information.

Because their unique color is an interesting and unusual, these tiny sea horse is much sought after as ornamental fish. But all seahorses (Hippocampus spp.) Which is listed in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES), and effective as of May 2004, restrict and regulate their international trade. Whereas in Australia, has been tighter regulation, the animals included in the Act Australian Wildlife Protection, so that now the necessary export licenses. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | INDAH.COM]

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Glancing briefly to Nissan Esflow Concept

Although it may be already too late, but because of the shape and appearance of this concept car is very interesting for me. So on this occasion I convey an article to review a little about one of the best concept cars of Nissan.

Nissan Esflow concept car at the GIIAS 2015. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1MHXnKM)

At Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) in 2015, which was held at BSD, Serpong, South Tangerang some time ago, Nissan carries a figure of concept car that is enough to attract attention.

Nissan Esflow that carries pure electric technology, who lined up as a center for technological development in the Nissan global automotive industry. Actually, this concept car was introduced to the public for the first time at the 2011 Geneva International Motor Show.

Dashboard view of Nissan Esflow concept car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1QM0YZf)

The power of Nissan Esflow Concept comes from the lithium ion batteries as its power source. The Nissan two-seater coupé uses rear-wheel drive system with two electric motors attached on each rear wheels.

Right side view of Nissan Esflow concept car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1hcswuw)

The figure of a white two-door sedan appeared dominant in a separate stage at the Nissan booth. The Japan's second-largest brand claimed, that Esflow concept car inspired by the Nissan Z, one of their legendary sports cars. With electric technology, the sports car is also environmentally friendly because it is free of emissions.

Rear top view of Nissan Esflow concept car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1O3OLA2)

A sport car predicate is not merely attached to the profile, because this car can accelerate from 0-100 kph in just 5 seconds. Another advantage, if the battery is fully charged, Esflow can cover a distance of more than 240 km.

Although only a concept car, the Nissan Esflow Sport as an electric-powered car wants to prove concern for a healthy environment without having to reduce a sports car driving pleasure. But unfortunately until now, there has been no news from Nissan whether this coupé concept will be produced.. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | KOMPAS OTOMOTIF]

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