Verany's Lanternfish [Symbolophorus veranyi]
Description
Verany's Lanternfish, or Symbolophorus veranyi, is a species of lanternfish that inhabits the Mediterranean Sea and eastern Atlantic Ocean. They inhabit depths of 200-1,000 meters during the day, while migrating near the surface at night. Verany's Lanternfish are bioluminescent, using light emitted from photophores for signaling. They are characterized by a slender, elongated body, large eyes, and a series of photophores along the body.
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 |
Symbolophorus
Symbolophorus
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