Barreleye: Difference between revisions

The barreleye is most known for its unique eyes, but its other features are often overlooked. It has been noticed that its most common length is about 6 inches, but larger varieties have been found at approximately a foot and a half. Adult colorization is dark brown. The barreleye's bright green eyes are hidden and protected by a transparent shield. Behind this shield, fluid fills up empty space and also serves as security for the tubular eyes. This dome allows the fish to turn rotate its eyes in almost any direction. The barreleye's eyes also absorb light to help spot their targeted snacks. The two spots just above the fish’s mouth are called nares, which are its olfactory organs. These can be compared to human nostrils, as they are uncannily similar. Although their mouths are small, the barreleye can still consume many other animals; its digestive systems are large. When a barreleye fish was once caught, fragments of jellyfish were found in its stomach. They also have large, flat fins attached to their bodies that let them remain almost motionless in the water, and to maneuver very precisely when they need to. <ref> McClain, Craig. [http://www.deepseanews.com/2009/02/scientists-solve-the-mystery-of-why-this-fish-is-so-freakin-crazy/ Scientists Solve The Mystery Of Why This Fish Is So Freakin’ Crazy] ''Deep Sea News''. Web. Published on February 23, 2009. </ref>