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The bubblefish (Inflatuspina | The bubblefish (Inflatuspina) is a magical marine animal known for its unique defense mechanism. Hailing from the mystical waters of [[Aquanara]], this fish dwells among the world's extensive coral reefs and boasts a distinctive magical ability. Its top and bottom fins contain sharp spines laden with magical venom that causes predators to inflate and float to the ocean's surface, rendering them temporarily immobile. On land creatures, the venom has a similar effect, causing them to float away helplessly. | ||
In Earth's oceans, the fish is an invasive species, but luckly it is quite rare. Most bubblefish on Earth live in captivity. | In Earth's oceans, the fish is an invasive species, but luckly it is quite rare. Most bubblefish on Earth live in captivity. | ||
=== Appearance === | === Appearance === | ||
The bubblefish has an oval body covered in a vibrant array of colors, typically featuring iridescent blues and green shimmering across the scales, | The bubblefish has an oval body covered in a vibrant array of colors, typically featuring iridescent blues and green shimmering across the scales. While they are all quite beautiful, the most colorful species of bubblefish is the rainbow bubblefish (I. iridescentis), which can boast patterns in any colour imaginable. This beautiful display of colour is what gives the bubblefish its name, as it is reminiscent of the colourful streaks on the surface ofa soap bubble. | ||
Depending on the species, bubblefish can grow up to a foot long. Their most notable feature are a series of spines in its dorsal and ventral fins. Normally they are mostly swept back, but the fish can move and point them in the direction of a predator, or simply spread them out. These spines are translucent and, under the right lighting conditions, emit a faint, otherworldly glow. | |||
=== Behavior and Habitat === | === Behavior and Habitat === | ||
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=== Uses in Magic === | === Uses in Magic === | ||
The venom of the bubblefish is sometimes harvested as an ingredient. While its use in philtromancy is not that common, if properly pepared it can be used as a replacement for | The venom of the bubblefish is sometimes harvested as an ingredient. While its use in philtromancy is not that common, if properly pepared it can be used as a replacement for [[levitilily]] if, for some reason, levitilily is not available or not compatible with other ingredients. | ||
=== Precautions === | === Precautions === | ||