Take a look! I completed a fursuit head of Vinny for myself! I just got back from Anthrocon where I had an absolute blast. Here are a few photos!
I ended up getting approached by way more people than I anticipated. It was amazing to see and meet all of you! I hope everyone had a great convention and I’m hoping to see you all next year.
It was a little crowded at the fish port. So here’s a little color study of some Mayamaya on display.
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They’re actually called Bukaw-bukaw according to my parents lmao. They also said the fish got its name because of the eyes. They’re huge just like an owl’s and in Hiligaynon owls = bukaw. The fish is also a fave of my lolo’s and tita to grill/sugba.
Blue marlins (scientific name makaira nigricans) are extremely migratory, and are sometimes found migrating between entire oceans! One specific blue marlin was tagged and found to migrate from the Western Atlantic all the way to the Indian Ocean!
Also happy early Saltwater Saturday, today I offer you a marlin fun fact.
Although both marlin and swordfish are both classified as Billfish, they are not closely related. Swordfish tend to have broader, longer bills as well as a shorter dorsal fin, whereas a marlin’s dorsal extends further down its back. Marlin also have scales, whereas swordfish do not.