Scopelopsis [Scopelopsis]
Description
Scopelopsis includes a few species of lanternfishes with unique body shapes and photophore arrangements. These fishes are adapted to life in the twilight zone, contributing to the immense diversity of life forms found in this largely unexplored part of the ocean. They serve as an important food source for a variety of predators.
Species
Pearly lanternfish [Scopelopsis multipunctatus]
View DetailsSpotted lanternfish [Scopelopsis oculus]
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