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The fish are mostly found in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans, although the species Cyclothone microdon may be found in Arctic waters. They have elongated bodies from 2 to 30 cm (0.79 to 11.81 in) in length. [2] They have a number of green or red light-producing photophores aligned along the undersides of their heads or bodies. [1]
Scophthalmids live a fairly sedentary lifestyle in comparison to other ray-finned fish, and due to their negative buoyancy spend most of their time below other taxa. Being asymmetrical and spending most of their time on the bottom substrates, scophthalmids have evolved unique locomotive systems to better fit their lifestyle.
There are similarities between fish eyes and those of other vertebrates. Usually, light enters through the fish eye at the cornea and passes through the pupil in order to reach the lens. Most fish species have a fixed size of the pupil while a few species have a muscular iris that allows for the adjustment of the pupil diameter.
Sea toads are mostly sedentary fish, and rely on a more opportunistic way of hunting where they prey on anything within reach. [15] The sensory canals of the lateral lines are especially conspicuous, and confers advantages in avoidance of predators and consumption of prey.
The spawn (eggs) of a clownfish.The black spots are the developing eyes. Spawn is the eggs and sperm released or deposited into water by aquatic animals.As a verb, to spawn refers to the process of freely releasing eggs and sperm into a body of water (fresh or marine); the physical act is known as spawning.
It is found in depths ranging from 40 to 300 metres (130 to 980 ft). This species is a sedentary fish and may even bury itself within the substrate. P. heterura flashes its brightly colored pectoral fins to startle predators and escape, but it may also use these fins to corner prey. This behavior has been demonstrated in other lionfish.
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It is bluish green to blue-black above with white toward the belly. [7] Large examples are usually greenish blue in colour, while smaller ones are blotched in varying shades of brown. [7] An adult may grow to 60 cm in length and weigh from 1.0 to 3.0 kg. [8] [9] It feeds mainly on small fish and crabs. [10] Blue cod is territorial. [11]