The Pacific barreleye fish[1] (Macropinna) is a genus of ray-finned fish belonging to Opisthoproctidae, the barreleye family. It contains one species, M. microstoma. It is recognized for a highly unusual …

These deep-dwelling fish can see through their own foreheads. Even in a world full of adaptations for seeing in near-total darkness, the barreleye fish (Macropinna microstoma) stands out as one of the …

The Macropinna Microstoma, or Barreleye fish, depends on its vision to persevere in the harsh deep sea. It’s known for the bulbous, green eyes that rest within its transparent head, which can detect …

This peculiar fish is known for its unique eyes—two bright green upward-pointing orbs visible through the transparent dome on its forehead. The upward-pointing eyes can spot prey above them in the water …

Aug 8, 2009 · Macropinna is found along the rim of the northern Pacific Ocean, from Japan to the Bering Sea to Baja California. It lives at depths of up to a couple of thousand feet, and it may troll for food in …

Etymology: Macropinna: Greek, makros = great + Latin, pinna = thorn (Ref. 45335). Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 16 - 1267 m (Ref. 96339). Deep-water; 66°N - 21°N, 128°E - 109°W. …

Macropinna microstoma was discovered in 1939 by marine biologist W. M. Chapman, in the temperate and subarctic waters of the North Pacific Ocean, from the Bering Sea to Japan and Baja California.

The Pacific barreleye fish[1] (Macropinna) is a genus of ray-finned fish belonging to Opisthoproctidae, the barreleye family. It contains one species, M. microstoma. It is recognized for a highly unusual …

Mar 28, 2022 · Macropinna has a suite of solutions to seeing at depth, two that are relatively common, and two that so far appear unique. First, Macropinna has eyes that are not spheres but instead thick …

General: Distinguished by transparent, cowl-like dome shielding a pair of large, tubular eyes. The anterior of the transparent head is punctuated with two olfactory capsules just above a small mouth. …