Image: Barnard's lanternfish, Symbolophorus barnardi

Barnard's lanternfish, Symbolophorus barnardi

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

Photographer:
Australian Museum Photographic section
Rights:
© Australian Museum
Common name:
Barnard's lanternfish
Scientific name:
Symbolophorus barnardi
Family:
Myctophidae
Order:
Myctophiformes

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Tags fish, ichthyology, Barnard's lanternfish, Symbolophorus barnardi, Myctophidae,