Visual prey detection by near-infrared cues in a fish

@article{Meuthen2012VisualPD,
  title={Visual prey detection by near-infrared cues in a fish},
  author={Denis Meuthen and Ingolf P. Rick and Timo Th{\"u}nken and S. A. Baldauf},
  journal={Naturwissenschaften},
  year={2012},
  volume={99},
  pages={1063-1066}
}
Many animal species are able to perceive light wavelengths beyond those visible to humans. While numerous species are additionally sensitive to short wavelengths (UV), long wavelengths such as the near-infrared spectrum (NIR) are supposed to be unsuitable for visual perception. Here, we experimentally show that under exclusive NIR illumination, the cichlid fish Pelvicachromis taeniatus displays a clear foraging response towards NIR reflecting prey. Additional control experiments without prey… 
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