Nigralux lanternfish [Triphoturus nigrescens]
Description
The Nigralux lanternfish, Triphoturus nigrescens, is a species of lanternfish found in the Pacific Ocean, particularly off the western coast of North America. This species is known to live at depths from 200 to 1,000 metres. The Nigralux lanternfish is a small species, typically reaching a length of up to 7 cm. This species has distinctive bioluminescent photophores that produce light, which is used for communication and attracting prey.
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 |
Triphoturus
Triphoturus
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