Glowbelly [Acropoma japonicum]
Description
The Glowbelly or Acropoma japonicum is a lightfish of the family Acropomatidae, found in the northwest Pacific Ocean at depths between 200 and 300 m. Its length is up to 13 cm. It is distinguished by its bioluminescent organ.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Dragonfishes
Stomiiformes
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| Family |
Scaleless Dragonfishes
Bathophilidae
|
| Genus |
Deep-sea Lightfish
Photostylus
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