Polygonal Lanternfish [Protomyctophum arcticum]
Description
The Polygonal Lanternfish is found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic Oceans. It has a large, elongated body with a series of polygonal patterns on the skin. This species uses bioluminescence to attract prey and mates in its deep-sea habitat.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Lanternfishes
Myctophiformes
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| Family |
Lanternfishes
Myctophidae
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| Genus |
Protomyctophum
Protomyctophum
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