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]
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Spotted lanternfish [Scopelopsis oculus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Lanternfishes
Myctophiformes
Family Lanternfishes
Myctophidae
Statistics
  • Species 2