California Headlightfish

Diaphus theta

headlight lanternfish Body stout, black to dark brown when scales are present, typically beige when scales are stripped; photophores cover body; large anterior photophores present on snout.

Occurence: Bering Sea to Baja California, Japan

Depth: 0-16500 meters    Size: 11 cm

Species code: 22610

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