The telescope fish, Gigantura indica (Brauer, 1901), has been found using deep-sea trawls worldwide in deep tropical and subtropical waters from 500 – 2000 m. However, it has rarely been recorded live in its natural habitat. This pair was observed with MBARI’s ROV Tiburon at 1214 m during an expedition to the Hawaiian Islands in 2001.
These fish have unusual tubular eyes with large lenses presumably for spotting bioluminescent prey in the deep and/or detecting prey silhouetted against down-welling ambient light. They are highly specialized for capturing large prey and sometimes consume other deep-sea fishes larger than themselves. They are extremely reflective and shiny due to a lack of scales, and a body covering of silvery guanine. The name Gigantura refers to the long ribbon-like tail.
This video was posted to accompany the following publication:
Osteology of the telescopefishes of the genus Gigantura (Brauer, 1901), Teleostei: Aulopiformes. Peter Konstantinidis and G. David Johnson. In press. Zoologic
14 views
1238
385
4 days ago 01:59:59 1
VLR - Further Research: Gerald Donald 2 Hour Mix
3 weeks ago 00:13:04 1
HOMEMADE MECHANISMS, FASCINATING INVENTIONS AND FUN TECHNICS AND MACHINES ✦ 262 ✦ Lucky Tech
1 month ago 00:09:46 1
I made a Chill Space-Roving Robo-Goldfish / Transforming Junk into Cosmic Wonders
2 months ago 00:00:42 1
【New Arrival 2023】PRUNUS J-150 Portable Retro AM FM Solar Radio Bluetooth Speaker, TWS/TF/USB
2 months ago 00:01:34 1
Delphin TeleSAFE+
3 months ago 00:04:37 1
С черной дырой М87 происходит что то невероятное - Видео отчет от телескопа “Новые горизонты“.
3 months ago 01:27:03 1
Космос не предел. Возможности телескопов.
3 months ago 00:00:36 1
#NASA Sonification of Jellyfish Nebula
4 months ago 00:00:35 1
Data Sonification: IC 443 / Jellyfish Nebula (Composite)
4 months ago 00:28:47 1
“A STATE OF DISCOVERY… NEW YORK” 1960s NEW YORK STATE TOURISM PROMO ALBANY, LONG ISLAND XD78125
5 months ago 00:48:20 1
Building a BUSHCRAFT LOG CABIN for 3 Days SURVIVAL in the WILD. Wood Shelter CAMPING. Cooking
5 months ago 00:11:28 1
Планета X возвращается? [Телескоп WISE обнаружил в облаке Оорта нечто потрясающее]
6 months ago 00:14:47 1
SHUTTLE POWER EARLY 1980’S NASA SPACE SHUTTLE DOCUMENTARY PRODUCED BY ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL XD31814
6 months ago 00:01:17 1
Ghosthorn Fishing Rod and Reel Combo
7 months ago 02:06:37 1
Чужие миры - Шансы жизни и интеллекта / Действительно ли мы одни во Вселенной?
7 months ago 00:23:38 1
Caillou - Winter Snowflakes | Full Episodes | Funny Animated Videos For Kids | Kids TV Shows
7 months ago 03:59:42 1
Brian Keating: Cosmology, Astrophysics, Aliens & Losing the Nobel Prize | Lex Fridman Podcast #257
8 months ago 00:01:08 1
Milerong Fishing Rod and Reel Combo
9 months ago 00:00:53 1
YOTO Vertical Fishing Rod Holders
9 months ago 01:42:17 2
Show Me a Dinosaur Full Live Set - 2016 Fishfabrique
10 months ago 00:00:45 1
PLUSINNO Fishing Rod and Reel Combos
10 months ago 00:11:05 1
“ HOLLAND IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE “ 1942 DUTCH WWII PROPAGANDA FILM ARUBA, CURACAO XD80565
11 months ago 00:34:43 1
Iroduku: The World in Colors | Best OST Collection
11 months ago 00:10:54 1
Top 3 How To Make Planted Fish Tank At Home Ideas | DIY Nano Aquascape (No Co2) #110