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Deep-sea owlfish with large reflective eyes floating in dark open water, particles visible in background

Owlfish

family Bathylagidae

Not on exhibit
Animal type
Fishes
Ecosystem
Deep sea
Relatives
Smelts and allies
Diet
Shrimp, jellies
Range
Worldwide from 1,800 to 22,000 ft. (550–6,600 m)
Size
NA

Meet the owlfish

Big eyes make the most of what little light reaches the deep sea. Faint glimmers in the dark guide this fish to food, like small shrimp and jellies.

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