Pinecone fish [Monocentris japonica]
Description
The Pinecone fish, also known as the Japanese Pinecone fish, is a species found in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific. The fish gets its name from its hard, rigid scales that resemble a pinecone. It has a pair of bioluminescent organs on its lower jaw that helps it to attract prey and communicate with its kind. The Pinecone fish can reach a length of up to 15 cm.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Dragonfishes
Stomiiformes
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| Family |
Lightfishes
Phosichthyidae
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| Genus |
Flashlight Fishes
Vinciguerria
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