Deep sea fish - Ipnops sp. The large plates on the head are believed to beoddly evolved eyes that are both sensitive to light and bioluminescence. Thereis also a possibility that they are used as lures for prey. These fish havebeen rarely observed
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Credit: NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program, Gulf of Mexico 2012 Expedition
Location: Gulf of Mexico, North