Ceratoscopelus [Ceratoscopelus]
Description
Ceratoscopelus comprises a group of lanternfishes distinguished by their unique dorsal fin placement and photophore patterns. These small, pelagic fishes are found throughout the world's oceans, often in large schools. They are significant contributors to deep-sea ecosystems, serving as a food source for a variety of marine animals.
Species

Warm-water lanternfish [Ceratoscopelus warmingii]
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Midget deepsea lanternfish [Ceratoscopelus townsendi]
View DetailsTaxonomy
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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Statistics
- Species 2