Tuesday, March 03, 2009

Barreleye


Barreleye is the common name for the fish which make up the Opisthoproctidae. They are deep-sea predators (living at about 700m), distinguished by (urgh) having transparent heads. Of course, when they are brought to the surface, their fragile heads explode. Here are some pictures of a barreleye in its normal habitat.

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