Allfishes
California headlightfish
Diaphus theta
The California headlightfish has a fusiform (spindle-shaped) body typical of lanternfishes. The dorsal fin has no …
Marine
Guide to marine fish with sorting and selection options by family, feeding method, size, and other important characteristics.
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Eyelight fish
Photoblepharon palpebratum
The eyelight fish has a fusiform (spindle-shaped) body that is compressed laterally and more stout than …
Glacier lantern fish
Benthosema glaciale
The largest size of the glacier lantern fish is 22-25% of the body length without the …
Holocentrus adscensionis
Holocentrus adscensionis
The squirrelfish has a fusiform (spindle-shaped) body that is oblong and moderately compressed. The head is …
Killifish
Fundulus heteroclitus
The fins have soft rays like cyprinids, but killifish have scales on the head and no …
Longfin lanternfish
Diogenichthys atlanticus
The longfin lanternfish has a laterally compressed body, a large head, and a very large mouth …
Splendid alfonsino
Beryx splendens
The body is elongated, its height less than or equal to the length of the head. …
Spotted lanternfish
Myctophum punctatum
The spotted lanternfish has a fusiform (spindle-shaped) body typical of lanternfishes. A key identifying feature is …