Pollichthys mauli

Pollichthys mauli, Stareye Lightfish. Source: Schaefer et al. (1986)
Pollichthys mauli, Stareye Lightfish
Source: Schaefer et al. (1986)
amilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
PhosichthyidaePollichthys mauliPoll1953Stareye Lightfish

Pollichthys mauli

Unique Characteristics: Two ORB photophores, 1 anteroventral, 1 midventral to posteroventral to eye. Premaxillary teeth uniserial. Anal-fin origin beneath or close behind last dorsal-fin ray base. BR photophores 8 or 9

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

Similar Species: None

Reference:

Schaefer, S., Johnson, R.K. and J. Badcock. 1986. Family No. 73: Photichthyidae. In Smiths’ Sea Fishes, edited by M.M. Smith, and P.C. Heemstra. Johannesburg, MacMillan, South Africa, pp 243-247.