Lobianchia [Lobianchia]
Description
Lobianchia includes small, slender lanternfishes with distinctive elongated anal and dorsal fins. These fishes are primarily distributed in warm oceanic waters and are known for their extensive migrations. They utilize bioluminescence for various purposes, including predation and mating.
Species
Doflein's lanternfish [Lobianchia dofleini]
View DetailsLowe's lanternfish [Lobianchia lowei]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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Order |
Lanternfishes
Myctophiformes
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Family |
Lanternfishes
Myctophidae
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Statistics
- Species 2