| 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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