Barnard's lanternfish, Symbolophorus barnardi

Scientific name: Symbolophorus barnardi
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    21/04/22
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Symbolophorus barnardi Click to enlarge image
Barnard's lanternfish, Symbolophorus barnardi, has huge eyes. The species grows to 12 cm in length and has photophores along the lower sides of the body. Image: Australian Museum Photographic section
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Fast Facts

  • Classification
    Genus
    Symbolophorus
    Species
    barnardi
    Family
    Myctophidae

Barnard's lanternfish has huge eyes. The species grows to 12 cm in length and has photophores along the lower sides of the body.