Antarctic Lanternfish [Protomyctophum bolini]
Description
This species is found in the southern ocean and Antarctic waters. It has a slender body with a short head, small eyes, and a large mouth. The Antarctic lanternfish has a bioluminescent organ, which it uses to attract prey and mates. It feeds on small fish and zooplankton.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Lanternfishes
Myctophiformes
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| Family |
Lanternfishes
Myctophidae
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| Genus |
Protomyctophum
Protomyctophum
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