Jamal's flashlight fish [Photoblepharon steinitzi]
Description
Jamal's flashlight fish, also known as Steinitz's flashlight fish, is a species that is native to the Red Sea. They can be found in coral reefs and prefer to stay at a depth of about 10 meters. Their distinguishing features include large eyes and bioluminescent organs below each eye. This species is nocturnal and uses its light organ to attract prey and communicate with others of its kind.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Dragonfishes
Stomiiformes
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| Family |
Viperfishes
Chauliodontidae
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| Genus |
Flashlight Fish
Photostomias
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