Pigmy Lanternfish [Myctophum asperum]
Description
The Pigmy Lanternfish is a small bioluminescent fish typically found in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. It is characterized by its small size, typically around 6 cm in length, and the presence of light-producing photophores along its body. It is known for its vertical migration, moving towards the surface at night and descending to deep waters during the day.
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 |
Myctophum
Myctophum
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