Steindachneria argentea

Steindachneria argentea, Luminous Hake. Source: FAO (2002).
Steindachneria argentea, Luminous Hake.
Source: FAO (2002).
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
SteindachneriidaeSteindachneria argenteaGoode and Bean1896Luminous Hake

Steindachneria argentea

Unique Characteristics: Elongated body tapering to a point. Two dorsal fins, the first high, short-based, with first ray spinous and slightly prolonged as thin filament, second dorsal fin long-based, extending to end of tail. Anal fin with high, short-based anterior portion followed by long-based, short-rayed posterior portion that extends to end of tail. Caudal fin absent. Anus between pelvic fins, well separated from urogenital opening situated a short distance from anal fin. Luminescent tissue along entire ventral length of body.

Similar Species: None