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The tripod fish (Bathypterois grallator) is a deep-sea fish known for its peculiar method of locomotion. It gets its name from the elongated rays of its pelvic and lower caudal fins, which it uses like a tripod to stand on the seafloor. Tripod fish are found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, typically at depths of 1,200 to 4,700 meters. They can reach lengths of up to 37 centimeters (14.5 inches). One of the most interesting aspects of tripod fish (besides the more obvious ones) is th