Atlantic flashlightfish (Kryptophanaron alfredi)

Scientific name: Kryptophanaron alfredi Silvester & Fowler, 1926

Atlantic flashlightfish (Kryptophanaron alfredi)

The Atlantic flashlightfish (Kryptophanaron alfredi) is a marine fish of the family Anomalopidae. Native range: Western Central Atlantic, Greater Antilles and the Cayman Islands.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 2 - 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10. Large head and a very large light-producing organ beneath eye. Dark chocolate brown. Luminous organ light yellow, curtain black. Iris dark.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Kryptophanaron alfredi
Family
Anomalopidae (Lanterneye fishes)
Order
Beryciformes (Sawbellies)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
12.5
Depth range
25–200 m (82–656 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 25 - 200 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Central Atlantic: Greater Antilles and the Cayman Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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