| Family | Scientific Name | Author | Year | Common Name |
| Paralepididae | Lestrolepis intermedia | (Poey) | 1868 | Blackspot Barracudina |
Lestrolepis intermedia
Unique Characteristics: Pectoral fins short, longest fin ray shorter than anal-fin base. Large mandibular teeth fixed or flexible and with smooth edges. Pelvic-fin origins well in front of a vertical from first dorsal-fin ray (by at least one length of dorsal-fin base). Two parallel ventral bands of luminous tissue on belly between isthmus and pelvic fins; a prominent black spot immediately before eye (FAO 2020).
Similar Species: None
Reference:
(FAO 2020) Sutton, T.T., P.A. Hulley, R. Wienerroither, D. Zaera-Perez, and J.R. Paxton. 2020. Identification guide to the mesopelagic fishes of the central and south east Atlantic Ocean. FAO Species Identification Guide for Fishery Purposes. Rome, FAO. 2020. https://doi.org/10.4060/cb0365en.