Lanternfishes [Myctophiformes]

Description

Myctophiformes are small, deep-sea fish known for their bioluminescent organs. They undertake daily vertical migrations, rising to shallower depths at night to feed and descending to the depths during the day. Lanternfishes are a key part of the oceanic food web, serving as prey for larger predators.

Families
Lanternfishes [Myctophidae]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Statistics
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