Diaphus megalops explained

Diaphus megalops is a species of lanternfish found in the Indo-west Pacific.[1]

Description

This species reaches a length of 8.5cm (03.3inches).

Etymology

The fish's name means large eyes.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Nafpaktitis, B.G., 1978. Systematics and distribution of lanternfishes of the genera Lobianchia and Diaphus (Myctophidae) in the Indian Ocean. Nat. Hist. Mus. Los Angeles County, Sci. Bull. 30:1-92.
  2. Web site: Order MYCTOPHIFORMES (Lanternfishes) . 1 March 2023 . Christopher Scharpf . Kenneth J. Lazara . amp . The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database . Christopher Scharpf and Kenneth J. Lazara . 22 September 2018.

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