<i>Triphoturus mexicanus</i> (IMAGE)

American Museum of Natural History

<i>Triphoturus mexicanus</i>

Caption

This is a Mexican lampfish (Triphoturus mexicanus). The photophores, light-producing structures, can be seen as spots on the side and belly of the fish.

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©Leo Smith

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