What superpower do you think this one has?

The Japanese late, or barramundi, is a nocturnal fish with red eyes, which reflect light and create a searchlight to look for food. So why does it have red eyes? There’s an urban legend that says at night, if you wrap your flashlight with red plastic wrap, the rhinoceros beetles won’t run away when you shine the light on them. It may be the same for the Japanese barramundi. By using its red searchlights, it makes it easier to catch its prey.

The Japanese barramundi can only be found in Kochi, Ehime and Miyazaki prefectures. Many of them can be found in the Shimanto River, making them the star of the river.

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