Photograph courtesy Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Fishermen and scientists have found pieces of the unusual Pacific barreleye fish in their nets since 1939, but the first photos of live, intact fish were released today. Their grayish, barrel-like fish eyes are upright tubes, which are protected by a transparent dome on the top of the head, similar to the cockpit of a fighter plane.
Because of the position of the eyes, "it just looked like [they
only] looked straight up," Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
marine technician Kim Reisenbichler said. But by watching live fish the
scientists discovered that the eyes can pivot, like a birdwatcher
pointing binoculars.
Read more about the Pacific barreleye fish and see more pictures on National Geographic News.
See more amazing fish in the Megafishes gallery.
Read more about the Pacific barreleye fish and see more pictures on National Geographic News.
See more amazing fish in the Megafishes gallery.
this fish is a freaky fish that is cool
dont u think that fish is crazy like look at it,it's so unique in it's own way
this fish is AWE-SOME!!! I wish I could really see one of those fish in the wild!!!!
~~~~JON~~~~
(luckstomper)
This fish is SO cool! I love the ocean, and the animals inside it. The head is it's best feature.
some frogs are transparent!!!
Ow man! This fish is just GREAT!! Cool! Only if I could see one of these in the wild! oer at least in an aquarium!!
pratyush3as that is a great fish i have to give you that one i strongly agree with you
ITS WEIRD BUT COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!GOT TO AGREE WITH YOU GILLY
When I go back to america I hope that fish is there alt6hough I've seen it before
THis fish creeps me out but it's very interesting.
OMG that look s beast
wow...[i actually think its photoshopt...hate to burst ur bubble.]
Actually :)sam-antha(:,
there are fish out there kinda like that,
it may not be the most realistic picture, but those fish are real.
there is one fish that can blow it's eyes up!
three words- gross but cool!
yeah,ur right bubblegum300 and i add to my other post and this one...
*sonicguy22*
you are so right bubblgum300 and sonicguy22
That fish is so COOL! I wish i could see one of those fish in the wild!
Sorry to burst YOUR bubble :)sam-antha(:, but that fish is real. National Geographic is a proffessional magazine and would not post a photshop in an article without saying "APRIL-FOOLS!" at the end.
Seeing as this article came out in February, not April, and the fact that that would have to be some pretty heavy-duty photoshop skills, I'm guessing this photo is most definatly the real thing
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