Image Bank - Fishes
Twofin Flashlightfish
Reference |
IB3091 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Flashlightfishes - ANOMALOPIDAE |
Common Name |
Twofin Flashlightfish |
Scientific Name |
Anomalops katoptron |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
Flashlightfishes are named for the large light organ beneath each eye, which contains symbiotic luminescent bacteria. The Twofin Flashlightfish is one of the largest species in the family, growing to around 27 cm in length. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |