Brilliant lightfish
(Polymetme illustris)

Classification

Species: Polymetme illustris
Genus: Polymetme
Family: Phosichthyidae - Lightfishes
Order: Stomiiformes - Lightfishes and dragonfishes
Class: Teleostei - Ray-finned fishes
Superclass: Osteichthyes - Bony fishes

General data

Scientific names: Brilliant lightfish
Habitat: Saltwater
Distribution:

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