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Macropinna microstoma

10/2/2014

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Macropinna microstoma belong to the Opisthoproctidae, the barreleye family. It is recognized for a highly unusual transparent, fluid-filled dome on its head, through which the lenses of its eyes can be seen. The eyes have a barrel shape and can be rotated to point either forward or straight up, looking through the fish's transparent dome. M. microstoma has a tiny mouth and most of its body is covered with large scales. The fish normally hangs nearly motionless in the water, at a depth of about 600 metres (2,000 ft) to 800 metres (2,600 ft), using its large fins for stability and with its eyes directed upward. In the low light conditions it is assumed the fish detects prey by its silhouette.

Source: Wiki. 

Macropinna microstoma pertenecen a la familia Opisthoproctidae. Es reconocido por una cúpula muy inusual transparente, lleno de líquido en su cabeza, a través del cual los lentes de sus ojos le permiten ver. Los ojos tienen forma de barril y se pueden girar para apuntar hacia adelante o hacia arriba, mirando a través de la cúpula transparente del pez. M. microstoma tiene una boca pequeña y la mayor parte de su cuerpo está cubierto de escamas grandes. Los peces normalmente cuelga casi inmóvil en el agua, a una profundidad de unos 600 metros (2.000 pies) a 800 metros (2.600 pies), utilizando sus grandes aletas para la estabilidad y con sus ojos dirigidos hacia arriba. En las condiciones de la luz se asume el pescado detecta a su presa por su silueta.

Fuente: Wiki. 


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