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Scopelarchus analis page:

Scopelarchus analis, also known as the Short fin pearleye, is a species of fish that can be found circumglobal in warm waters. It is a member of the Scoperlarchus, a genus of pearleyes.

Size
This species reaches a max length of 12.6 cm (4.96 in).

Biology
It has a unique cylindrical eye that it is directed dorsally. This allows the fish to gain a binocular view of the water column above. The fish also possesses a unique adaptation where it has multiple retinae. The primary retina is located at the base of the cylinder, an accessory retina along the nasal wall, and between the two is a retinal diverticulum.

Benthalbella linguidens:

Benthalbella linguidens, also known as the Longfin pearleye, is a species of fish that can be found in the

Pacific from Japan to California. It is a member of the Benthalbella, a genus of pearleyes.

Size
This species reaches a max length in excess of 30 cm.

Biology
Most often found between 50 m and 300 m during both day and night. They exhibit diel vertical migration, and individuals commonly migrate to 50 m or shallower during nighttime. Diet depends on life stage, with juveniles feeding on crustaceans while adults mainly feeding on other fish.