How a Fish Sees
Age 6 · Animals
A fish has one eye on each side of its head, so it can see almost all the way around itself. The only place it cannot see is a small spot right behind its tail.
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- A goldfish in a bowl spots your hand coming from the side before you touch the water.
- Ducks and fish both have eyes on the sides of their heads, so they can watch out all around them.
Key takeaways
- A fish has one eye on each side of its head.
- A fish cannot see the small spot right behind its tail.
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