Notolychnus [Notolychnus]

Description

Notolychnus is a lesser-known genus of lanternfishes, characterized by their small size and specific photophore patterns. They are found in deep waters of the Pacific Ocean. Despite their limited distribution, they contribute to the biodiversity of deep-sea communities and the broader marine food web.

Species
Velvet Belly Lanternshark [Notolychnus valdiviae]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Lanternfishes
Myctophiformes
Family Lanternfishes
Myctophidae
Statistics
  • Species 1