Family

Common name: Flashlight Fish

Scientific name: Anomalopidae

Anomalopidae, commonly known as Flashlight Fish or Lantern Eye Fish, are a family of bioluminescent marine fish. They are characterized by light organs located beneath their eyes, which are inhabited by symbiotic bioluminescent bacteria. These fish use their light for communication, predator avoidance, and to attract prey. They are nocturnal and prefer reef environments with plenty of hiding places. In the aquarium, they require a dimly lit tank with caves and overhangs to mimic their natural habitat.

  1. Common name: Splitfin flashlightfish
    Scientific name: Anomalops katoptron
  2. A jellyfish floating in the water with a dark background. Generative AI.
    Common name: Phosphorescent fish
    Scientific name: Kryptophanaron alfredi
  3. Common name: Eyelight fish
    Scientific name: Photoblepharon palpebratum
  4. Yellow spotted burrfish, Gelbflecken-Igelfisch (Cyclichthys spilostylus)
    Common name: Flashlight fish
    Scientific name: Photoblepharon steinitzi
  5. Common name: Gulf flashlightfish
    Scientific name: Phthanophaneron harveyi