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Name: Greater Semaphore Fish
Species: Diplopristis natans
Notes: This pelagic strepsichthyid uses its modified jaws to guide plankton and small fish into its gullet. While the adults are commonly seen near the surface of Tlaquanaru's oceans, the life histories of Diplopristis species are unknown.

Name: Devil's Kitefish, Ravana's Carpet
Species: Aquaraksha diabolicus
Notes: A predatory relative of Diplopristis. Although it has fairly good eyesight, it locates prey almost exclusively through scent. It often swoops down potential prey, which is then caught on its numerous, meathook-like teeth, and swallowed whole.
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I dunno, it looks like they would have a very hard time eating. Are they supposed to be flounder-like? Are those eyes that are on the same side?