Barnes' lantern fish [Gonichthys barnesi]
Description
Barnes' lantern fish is a species of lanternfish. This species is marine, bathypelagic, and can be found in a subtropical climate. It can be found in the Pacific Ocean near the Hawaiian Islands. It is known for its bioluminescent organs, which it uses to attract prey and mates.
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 |
Gonichthys
Gonichthys
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