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, while its fins are colored a silvery white. 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 rotate its eyes either straight up or forward. The barreleye's eyes also absorb light. The green pigments in the eyes may filter out sunlight coming directly from the sea surface, helping the fish to spot the bioluminescent light some jellies as well as other targeted snacks. The two spots just above the fish’s mouth are called nares, which are its olfactory organs, even though they are mistaken for eyes. These can be compared to human nostrils, as they are uncannily similar. It has been found to have no teeth. Although their mouths are small, the barreleye can still consume many animals; its digestive systems are large. When a barreleye fish was once caught, many 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. Scales cover most of their bodies.