Neoscopelus macrolepidotus
Neoscopelus macrolepidotus, the large-scaled lanternfish, is a species of bathypelagic fish in the family Neoscopelidae. The presence of photophores further classify the species into the genus Neoscopelus.
Description
[change | change source]Neoscopelus macrolepidotus has a dark gray ventral surface, a greyish-silver head, pinkish-red fins, and rows of photophores along the ventral portion of the body and along the sides of the tongue.
Bioluminescence
[change | change source]As mentioned before, Neoscopelus macrolepidotus contains photophores to produce bioluminescence. When it does this, you can see it "glowing". These bioluminescent structures were first found on the surface of the body.
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References
[change | change source]- Bray D. "Neoscopelus macrolepidotus". Fishes of Australia.
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