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[[File:Opisthoproctus_soleatus.png|thumb|150px|left|A barreleye fish's eyes are the most prominet feature with unique structure and use.]] | [[File:Opisthoproctus_soleatus.png|thumb|150px|left|A barreleye fish's eyes are the most prominet feature with unique structure and use.]] | ||
The barreleye is most known for its unique eyes and canopy, 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 fins are flat for the use of staying motionless waiting to ambush prey. <ref> [https://futurism.com/the-barreleye-fish/ Meet the Barreleye Fish] ''Futurism''. Web. Published November 12, 2013. Author Unknown. </ref> | The barreleye fish is most known for its unique eyes and canopy, 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 fins are flat for the use of staying motionless waiting to ambush prey. <ref> [https://futurism.com/the-barreleye-fish/ Meet the Barreleye Fish] ''Futurism''. Web. Published November 12, 2013. Author Unknown. </ref> | ||
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. The canopy also protects the fish's eyes from the stinging cells of its prey. 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. <ref> [http://www.animalspot.net/barreleye-fish.html Barreleye Fish] ''Animal Spot''. Web. Accessed April 20, 2018. Author Unknown.</ref> | 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. The canopy also protects the fish's eyes from the stinging cells of its prey. 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. <ref> [http://www.animalspot.net/barreleye-fish.html Barreleye Fish] ''Animal Spot''. Web. Accessed April 20, 2018. Author Unknown.</ref> | ||
