Scientific Name
Maurolicus australis
Common Name
Pennant pearlside
Biology
Vertebrae: 33 - 34. AC photophores 22-25, usually 23-24. Head 29-31% SL, eye 10-11.5% SL, upper jaw 16-18% SL, maximum body depth at pectoral fin base 22-25% SL. Stomach and hind portion of intestine intensively pigmented (Ref. 26775).