A rare deep-sea lanternfish species endemic to marine environments, belonging to the Scopelarchidae family within the Aulopiformes order. First described by Johnson in 1974.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Mesopelagic and bathypelagic zones of oceanic environments, typically found at depths between 200-1000 meters in tropical and subtropical marine ecosystems.
Ecological Role
Plays a crucial role in marine food webs as a mid-level predator and prey species, contributing to energy transfer and marine biodiversity in deep ocean ecosystems.
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Silver-grey translucent scales with potential light-reflecting properties
- LIMBS WINGS Paired fins with moderate flexibility for precise underwater navigation
- HEAD SENSORY Large photophores and well-developed eyes adapted for low-light deep-sea environments, capable of bioluminescent signaling
- BODY STRUCTURE Elongated, slender fish body typical of lanternfish, approximately 10-15 cm in total length, with streamlined hydrodynamic profile
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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