Macropinna microstoma
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| phylum | Chordata | Macropinna microstoma is recognized for a highly unusual transparent, fluid-filled dome on its head, through which the lenses of its eyes can be seen. The eyes have a barrel shape and can be rotated to point either forward or straight up, looking through the fish's transparent dome. It has a tiny mouth and most of its body is covered with large scales. The fish normally hangs nearly motionless in the water, at a depth of about 600 metres (2,000 ft) to 800 metres (2,600 ft), using its large fins for stability and with its eyes directed upward. In the low light conditions it is assumed the fish detects prey by its silhouette.
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| class | Actinopterygii | |
| order | Argentiniformes | |
| family | Opisthoproctidae | |
| genus | Macropinna | |
| species | M. microstoma |
