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Where are the eyes of a barreleye fish?

Question #151187. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated May 31 2024.
Originally posted May 31 2024 8:18 PM.

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They are found on its forehead.
This peculiar fish is known for its strange eyes — two bright green upward-pointing orbs that are visible through the transparent dome on its forehead. The upward-pointing eyes are able to spot prey above them in the water column but can rotate forward when needed.
link https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/animals-a-to-z/barreleye

In the above link, click on the first picture for an enlarged view of this fish with a peculiar ocular arrangement. Further down the page, there's about a minute of video footage, too.
Response last updated by psnz on May 31 2024.
May 31 2024, 8:20 PM
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