Atlantic Flashlightfish

Large head and a very large light-producing organ beneath eye (Ref. 26938). Dark chocolate brown. Luminous organ light yellow, curtain black. Iris dark (Ref. 37108).

Dorsal spines (total): 2 - 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 10

Inhabits steep drop-offs (Ref. 7251). Observed only on moonless nights (Ref. 9710). Moves to deep water during the day and ascends to near top of drop-offs at night (Ref. 26938).

aquarium: commercial