Hey look guys - it's a fish with a transparent head!

The Jesus · 08:14 AM

February 23, 2009--With a head like a fighter-plane cockpit, a Pacific barreleye fish shows off its highly sensitive, barrel-like eyes—topped by green, orblike structures—in a picture released today but taken in 2004.

The fish, discovered alive in the deep water off California's central coast by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), is the first specimen of its kind to be found with its soft transparent dome intact.

The 6-inch (15-centimeter) barreleye (Macropinna microstoma) had been known since 1939—but only from mangled specimens dragged to the surface by nets.

--Richard A. Lovett

FIRST PHOTOS: Fish With Transparent Head, "Barrel" Eyes

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mistle · 02-24-2009, 08:23 AM

i think that's god

publius clodius · 02-24-2009, 08:26 AM

he looks so chilled out and cool with his see-through existence

Mo · 02-24-2009, 08:32 AM

They should make a Pixar movie out of this.

Toast · 02-24-2009, 09:53 AM

That fish looks intelligent and sad. It is as if he is aware he is a freak.

duovamp · 02-24-2009, 10:35 AM

Front-mounted eyes on a fish look so out of place.

mistle · 02-24-2009, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duovamp

Front-mounted eyes on a fish look so out of place.

The beady bits on the front of the Pacific barreleye fish in this picture released February 23, 2009, aren't eyes but smell organs.

The grayish, barrel-like eyes are beneath the green domes, which may filter light. In this picture the eyes are pointing upward—the better to see prey above in the darkness of the barreleye's deep-sea home.

Since the eyes are upright tubes, "it just looked like [they only] looked straight up," MBARI marine technician Kim Reisenbichler said. But by watching live fish from a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and by bringing a barrelfish to an aquarium for study, the scientists discovered that the eyes can pivot, like a birdwatcher pointing binoculars.

duovamp · 02-24-2009, 10:47 AM

Correction: Front-mounted smell organs on a fish look so out of place.

Charmbag · 02-24-2009, 11:56 AM

this has made my day

Mayfuck · 02-24-2009, 12:04 PM

that fish is pretty cute for having a transparent head.

Eulogy · 02-24-2009, 12:07 PM

that is fucking AWESOME.

Mariner · 02-24-2009, 12:16 PM

man nature kicks far more ass than we'll ever be able to

Mayfuck · 02-24-2009, 01:02 PM

humans like to talk about other animals sometimes

threetwooneZERO · 02-24-2009, 01:04 PM

is it a fish named wanda?

duovamp · 02-24-2009, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mayfuck

that fish is pretty cute for having a transparent head.

If only we all had transparent heads...

ohnoitsbonnie · 02-24-2009, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mayfuck

humans like to talk about other animals sometimes

humans like to draw other animals sometimes

Charmbag · 08-12-2009, 09:39 PM

Mablak · 08-12-2009, 09:53 PM

I can make out the face this time. That thing has a cute smile. And nice brows.

exactlythesame · 08-13-2009, 01:43 AM

man he's got some wide-set nostrils

publius clodius · 08-13-2009, 04:55 AM

the zerg have landed

redbull · 08-13-2009, 04:56 AM

wheres the merman penisfish thing

You Said · 08-13-2009, 04:58 AM

old.

reprise85 · 08-13-2009, 05:03 AM

NSFW

Sarcastic Smile · 08-13-2009, 05:05 AM

I wanted to be free with other creatures like me
And now I got my wish, cause I know that I'm a gay fish

reprise85 · 08-13-2009, 05:11 AM

That was beautiful.

shannon · 08-13-2009, 05:49 AM

i love the peaceful little face

dr.benway · 08-13-2009, 07:10 AM

i want it for christmas

or an axtotl

02-24-2009, 08:07 AM	#1
The Jesus Minion of Satan Location: Kiltworld Posts: 5,951	Hey look guys - it's a fish with a transparent head! February 23, 2009--With a head like a fighter-plane cockpit, a Pacific barreleye fish shows off its highly sensitive, barrel-like eyes—topped by green, orblike structures—in a picture released today but taken in 2004. The fish, discovered alive in the deep water off California's central coast by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), is the first specimen of its kind to be found with its soft transparent dome intact. The 6-inch (15-centimeter) barreleye (Macropinna microstoma) had been known since 1939—but only from mangled specimens dragged to the surface by nets. --Richard A. Lovett FIRST PHOTOS: Fish With Transparent Head, "Barrel" Eyes Hey look guys - it's a fish with a transparent head! Hey look guys - it's a fish with a transparent head!Hey look guys - it's a fish with a transparent head!Hey look guys - it's a fish with a transparent head!Hey look guys - it's a fish with a transparent head!Hey look guys - it's a fish with a transparent head!Hey look guys - it's a fish with a transparent head!Hey look guys - it's a fish with a transparent head!Hey look guys - it's a fish with a transparent head!Hey look guys - it's a fish with a transparent head!Hey look guys - it's a fish with a transparent head!Hey look guys - it's a fish with a transparent head!Hey look guys - it's a fish with a transparent head!Hey look guys - it's a fish with a transparent head!Hey look guys - it's a fish with a transparent head!Hey look guys - it's a fish with a transparent head!Hey look guys - it's a fish with a transparent head!Hey look guys - it's a fish with a transparent head!Hey look guys - it's a fish with a transparent head! Last edited by The Jesus : 02-24-2009 at 08:14 AM. Reason: Hey look guys - it's a fish with a transparent head!

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Toast Apocalyptic Poster Location: Woodinville, Wa. Posts: 3,094	That fish looks intelligent and sad. It is as if he is aware he is a freak.

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duovamp Immortal Location: trawling Atlantis (◕‿◕✿) Posts: 28,996	Front-mounted eyes on a fish look so out of place.

02-24-2009, 10:47 AM	#8
duovamp Immortal Location: trawling Atlantis (◕‿◕✿) Posts: 28,996	Correction: Front-mounted smell organs on a fish look so out of place.

02-24-2009, 11:56 AM	#9
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02-24-2009, 12:04 PM	#10
Mayfuck genderqueer millionaire Location: i'm from japan also hollywood Posts: 57,362	that fish is pretty cute for having a transparent head.

02-24-2009, 12:07 PM	#11
Eulogy huh Posts: 54,793	that is fucking AWESOME.

02-24-2009, 12:16 PM	#12
Mariner OB-GYN Kenobi Location: Sealth Posts: 17,034	man nature kicks far more ass than we'll ever be able to

02-24-2009, 01:02 PM	#13
Mayfuck genderqueer millionaire Location: i'm from japan also hollywood Posts: 57,362	humans like to talk about other animals sometimes

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threetwooneZERO Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 3,900	is it a fish named wanda?

08-12-2009, 09:53 PM	#18
Mablak Minion of Satan Location: Well, if it isn't my old friend, Mr. McGreg, with a leg for an arm and an arm for a leg! Posts: 6,442	I can make out the face this time. That thing has a cute smile. And nice brows.

08-13-2009, 01:43 AM	#19
exactlythesame Minion of Satan Location: I thought what I'd do is I'd pretend I was one of those deaf-mutes Posts: 7,686	man he's got some wide-set nostrils

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08-13-2009, 04:58 AM	#22
You Said Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 1,681	old.

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Sarcastic Smile Amish Rake Fighter Location: I fuck in my spare time, this is what I do at work you dumb bitch.-esty Posts: 3,687	I wanted to be free with other creatures like me And now I got my wish, cause I know that I'm a gay fish

08-13-2009, 05:11 AM	#25
reprise85 Socialphobic Location: Now, I'm not a professional psychologist, but I am an amateur psychologist. And I think that your spontaneous eye-watering may have something to do with your father. Posts: 14,581	That was beautiful.

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08-13-2009, 07:10 AM	#27
dr.benway Apocalyptic Poster Location: catland Posts: 1,250	i want it for christmas or an axtotl