Macropinna microstoma (Barreleye) | |
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Opisthoproctus soleatus | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Argentiniformes |
Family: | Opisthoproctidae |
Genus | |
Bathylychnops Dolichopteroides Dolichopteryx Ioichthys Macropinna Monacoa [1] Opisthoproctus Rhynchohyalus Winteria |
More info on this very unusual fish can be found here:
http://www.animalspot.net/barreleye-fish.html
:o)
What an unusual fish. I also looked on wiki and discovered it has an organ present behind the fourth gill arch that is analogous to a gizzard.
ReplyDeleteNow we know why you posted it, a real chicken of the sea. :)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barreleye
I'll keep Charlie away from it.... LOL!
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