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Staring Pearleye

Scopelarchus guentheri

Classification

Scopelarchus guentheri, commonly known as the staring pearleye, is a mesopelagic ray-finned fish known for its unique visual system consisting of two retinas in each eye as well as a distinctive 'pearl organ' found inside each eye. Like other members of the genus Scopelarchus, S. guentheri has an opaque colored body.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United Kingdom · 4United States of America · 2