Amazingly, it survived its ordeal... only to end up in a tank in a Thai market, where it could well have spent its dying days. 

But one man who spotted the poor creature took pity on it, adopted it and brought it home. 

Watchara Chote, from Ratchaburi, named his new pet I-Half. 

After its horrific accident, the fish - a hypsibarbus wetmorei - fractured its bones.

These eventually wasted away, causing the tail to fall off, according to Matichon News, the Mirror reported.

However, Chote, 36, and I-Half, were able to enjoy each other's company for six months.

During this time, he took his wonder pet to several villages to show it off.

But then, sadly, his aqua buddy passed away- whereupon well-wishers donated money for him to buy a tiny coffin.

Still, not a bad innings for a fish with half a body. 

(dailymail.co.uk)