Asian sheepshead fish

The Asian sheepshead wrasse, or Kobudai, is one of the weirdest fish in the ocean. Not only do these species feature weird looks, but they also have a weird ability to change gender. Let’s dive deeper to find out 7 fun facts about these Asian sheepshead wrasses.

Blobfish in the water!

Bulgyhead Wrasse (also known as the Asian Sheepshead Wrasse) are typically found in China, North Korea, South Korea, and in Japan.

Photographers often brave rough waters, perilous dives, and close encounters with animals on the hunt to capture their shots of life below sea level.

The diver, Hiroyuki Arakawa, and Asian sheepshead wrasse named Yoriko previously went viral over their 25-plus year friendship.

Kobudai. Trans-gender fish. Deep-water creatures. Fish. Oceans. Nature is AWESOME.

This is a male Asian sheepshead wrasse (Semicossyphus reticulatus) courting a female. Note the sexual dimorphism, with the male being larger than the female. The male takes on this white coloration for breeding and territorial competition with other males. These wrasses are protogynous hermaphrodites, meaning they all start life as females, then change to males. Tony Wu Underwater Photography stockphotos.tonywublog.com

Hiroyuki Arakawa, 79, from Japan, says he's been friends with the same odd-looking Asian sheepshead wrasse named Yoriko for the past 25 years.