What do umbrella fish eat?

The term "umbrella fish" can refer to a few different types of fish, and their diets vary:

1. The "true" umbrella fish (Genus *Mola*)

* Diet: These are primarily planktivores, meaning they eat zooplankton, which are tiny animals that float in the water. This includes copepods, krill, jellyfish, and sometimes small fish.

* Unique Feeding Method: They have a large mouth and filter water to collect their food, similar to baleen whales.

2. Other fish with "umbrella" in their name:

* Fanfish (Genus *Platax*): These fish are omnivorous and eat a mix of algae, invertebrates, and small fish.

* Umbrella Crab (Genus *Corystes*): This isn't a fish, but a crab! They are scavengers and eat dead animals, algae, and detritus.

So, the specific diet of an "umbrella fish" depends on the species you're referring to. But in general, these fish are opportunistic feeders that eat a wide variety of small organisms in the ocean.