Pineapplefish

Pineapplefish (Cleidopus gloriamaris) are quirky, armored fish native to Australia’s coastal waters, named for their yellow bodies covered in black-rimmed scales that mimic a pineapple’s texture.

Unique light organs on each side of the lower jaw house glowing bacteria, producing green light (shifting to red with age) that’s hidden when the mouth closes—used to lure nighttime prey.

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