Photonectes [Photonectes]

Description

Photonectes is known for the remarkable variety of bioluminescent patterns across different species within the genus. They have elongated bodies and small, but numerous, photophores that create intricate displays of light. These patterns are believed to play a role in species recognition and mating.

Species
Black loosejaw [Photonectes dinema]
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Shortchin dragonfish [Photonectes braueri]
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Longbarb dragonfish [Photonectes longibarbus]
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Short barbeled dragonfish [Photonectes macrorhynchus]
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Longjaw dragonfish [Photonectes margarita]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Dragonfishes
Stomiiformes
Family Barbeled Dragonfishes
Stomiidae
Statistics
  • Species 5