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Telescope eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"672\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14tnxvq\" data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"637\"\u003eThe most distinctive trait: large, bulging eyes that stick out from the head. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11vrusp\" data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eThese develop as the fish grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"697\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"697\"\u003e2. Black coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"816\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qz2z4i\" data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eDeep velvet-like black scales (can sometimes fade to grey\/orange over time). \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"835\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"835\"\u003e3. Body shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"900\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pwadyt\" data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eRound, egg-shaped body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lc9zhp\" data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eLong flowing fins and a double tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"922\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"922\"\u003e4. Poor eyesight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g1cv3q\" data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eBecause of their eye shape, they don’t see well and are slow swimmers. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"qj5bha\" data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003e Size \u0026amp; lifespan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4ji6po\" data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eSize: about \u003cstrong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003e10–25 cm (4–10 inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uxi9e9\" data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003eLifespan: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003e10–25 years\u003c\/strong\u003e with proper care \u003cspan class=\"\" 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