Myctophum

Myctophum is a genus of lanternfishes, some species of which, such as M. punctatum, are noted for having the Stylophthalmine trait in their larval form.

Species

There are currently 9 recognized species in this genus:

• Myctophum affine <small>(Lütken, 1892)</small> (Metallic lantern fish)
• Myctophum aurolaternatum <small>Garman, 1899</small> (Golden lanternfish)
• Myctophum fissunovi <small>Becker & Borodulina, 1971</small>
• Myctophum imperceptum <small>Becker & Borodulina, 1971</small>
• Myctophum indicum <small>(F. Day, 1877)</small> (Incertae sedis)
• Myctophum lunatum <small>Becker & Borodulina, 1978</small>
• Myctophum nitidulum <small>Garman, 1899</small> (Pearly lanternfish)
• Myctophum ovcharovi <small>Tsarin, 1993</small>
• Myctophum punctatum <small>Rafinesque, 1810</small> (Spotted lanternfish); type species

See also

• Stylophthalmus

References