Gonichthys [Gonichthys]

Description

Gonichthys is a genus of lanternfishes notable for their slender bodies and pronounced snouts. These fishes possess specialized light organs that help in species recognition and predator avoidance. They inhabit various oceanic depths, often migrating vertically in search of food.

Species

Fringe-scale lantern fish [Gonichthys cocco]

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Bristle-mouth lantern fish [Gonichthys tenuiculus]

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Barnes' lantern fish [Gonichthys barnesi]

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Cocco's lantern fish [Gonichthys venetus]

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Taxonomy