Ichthyococcus [Ichthyococcus]

Description

Ichthyococcus is a genus of fish in the waryfish family, Astronesthidae. These small to medium-sized deep-sea fish are characterized by their round bodies, relatively large eyes adapted to low light conditions, and presence of photophores that produce light. The genus is notable for its species' distribution across various oceanic depths, from mesopelagic to bathypelagic zones, indicating a broad range of adaptability in dark, high-pressure environments.

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