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The transparent-headed fish, scientifically known as Macropinna microstoma, is a rare species that inhabits deep-sea environments. Belonging to the family Opisthoproctidae, this species is distinguished by a transparent dome-shaped structure located on the upper part of its head. This structure protects the fish’s light-sensitive eyes while allowing it to perceive its surroundings over a wide angle. With an average length of 15 centimetres, this fish exhibits characteristic traits of deep-sea or