Polymetme thaeocoryla

Polymetme sp. Source: FAO (2002).
Polymetme sp.
Source: FAO (2002).
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
PhosichthyidaePolymetme thaeocorylaParin & Borodulina1990Renamed Lightfish

Polymetme thaeocoryla

Unique Characteristics: One ORB photophore, anteroventral to eye. Premaxillary teeth biserial. Body with 2 rows of serial photophores. Dorsal adipose fin present; dorsal-fin rays 11-13. VAV photophores 7 or 8; 9th or 10th IV photophore elevated; 1 or 2 anterior AC photophores elevated.

Similar Species: None

Phosichthyidae, Lightfishes Source: FAO (2002).
Phosichthyidae, Lightfishes
Source: FAO (2002).

Similar Species: None