THE BARREL-EYE FISH
THE APPEARANCE
Their cylindrical eyes are embedded inside the transparent
head facing upward.They have a small mouth with a pointed
snout.Their elongated flat fins allow them to float
motionlessly The Barrel-eye fish have luminous organs
throughout the length of their body.They are 10 meters long.
DIET
They usually feed on jellies and small drifting animals.
WHERE DO THEY LIVE ?
This fish is found in the three major oceans of the world – the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean.
Barrel-eye Fish Fun Fact: The fish lacks lateral vision. That is, it cannot see sideways. It can see upward and forward. This happens because of the way the eyes are fixed allowing only a forward and upward swivel movement. And yes, the fish lacks cone cells.
By: Spandana Singh