Greyback Lanternfish [Gymnoscopelus nicholsi]
Description
The Greyback Lanternfish, Gymnoscopelus nicholsi, inhabits the Southern Ocean and is most commonly found at depths of 200 to 1000 meters. This species is known for its photophores, which are organ that produces light, and is used for attracting prey and communicating with other species. They feed mainly on small plankton and fish.
Taxonomy
| 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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| Genus |
Gymnoscopelus
Gymnoscopelus
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