Crocodile Lanternfish [Protomyctophum thompsoni]
Description
The Crocodile Lanternfish is found in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, typically in deep-sea environments. It has an elongated body, a large mouth with sharp teeth, and luminescent organs along its underside. This species feeds on zooplankton and small fish.
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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