Setarchidae

E242005

Setarchidae is a family of deep-sea scorpaeniform fishes commonly known as lanternbellies, characterized by their bioluminescent organs and spiny bodies.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fish family
taxon
bioluminescenceType intrinsic bioluminescence
bodyShape compressed body
class Actinopterygii
commonName lanternbellies
depthRange bathyal zone
mesopelagic to bathypelagic depths
distribution Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
ecologicalRole predator of crustaceans
predator of small fishes
feedingType carnivorous
finCharacteristic soft-rayed dorsal fin portion
well-developed spiny dorsal fin
habitat deep sea
marine environment
hasCharacteristic benthic lifestyle
bioluminescent organs
cryptic coloration
small to medium body size
spiny body
hasMember Lythrichthys
Setarches
kingdom Animalia
lightOrganFunction counterillumination camouflage
intraspecific signaling
lightOrganLocation ventral surface
namedAfter genus Setarches
order Scorpaeniformes
parentTaxon Scorpaeniformes
phylum Chordata
reproduction oviparous
researchUse study of deep-sea adaptation
study of deep-sea bioluminescence
sensoryAdaptation enhanced lateral line system
large eyes relative to body size
skeletonType bony fish
taxonRank family

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Scorpaeniformes includes Setarchidae