Rattail fish are very curious and will investigate any disturbance on or around the seafloor. In addition to their large eyes adapted to detect bioluminescent prey, rattails (Macrouridae) can also sense a variety of other food sources using sensory structures on their heads. They communicate with a swim bladder which makes a drumming sound. | MBARI
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Take a meditative moment and gaze into the eyes of the deep-sea rattail fish 👀🧘🏽‍♂️ Rattails, or macrourids, are common throughout the world’s ocean. They are characterized by a distinctive large head and whip-like tail that tapers to a point. Big blue eyes give the rattail an edge at finding food in deep dark waters. Their keen eyesight reveals prey, like fishes and squid, darting just above the seafloor. There are over 1,000 species of rattails found worldwide, although MBARI has recorded l
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Take a meditative moment and gaze into the eyes of the deep-sea rattail fish 👀🧘🏽‍♂️ Rattails, or macrourids, are common throughout the world’s ocean. They are characterized by a distinctive large head and whip-like tail that tapers to a point. Big blue eyes give the rattail an edge at finding food in deep dark waters. Their keen eyesight reveals prey, like fishes and squid, darting just above the seafloor. There are over 1,000 species of rattails found worldwide, although MBARI has recorded l
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