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