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CROCODILEFISH - FLATHEADS - PLATYCEPHALIDAE
There must be around sixty species, but only a few are known to live around coral reefs. Crocodilefish and flatheads lay down on the substrate waiting for prey to pass. They are able to dig themselves into sand, with only their eyes exposed. These are well adapted to the bright light among sandy areas because of a net-looking organ that covers their eyes. They probably are the only fish species which has this light protection.
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