Researchers capture rare footage of bizarre fish with see-through head

What stands out about the fish is its see-through head and the glowing green eyes inside.

It can look upward through its own forehead to find prey.

Talk about a superpower.

If humans could do that, we’d all make an effort to have more interesting ceilings.

The barreleye is a rare sight.

The two little indentations on its face are actually olfactory organs, essentially nostrils.

The barreleye has been a fish of fascination for MBARI researchers for some time.

That lets the fish track what’s going into its dainty mouth.

Here’s to looking through you, little buddy.