Pinecone Fish Photo
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Port-and-starboard light fish. The fish, also called pinecone fish, have two light organs that are housed in pits in their lower jaws. The organs produce a greenish light that allows the fish to feed at night by luring small prey with their dim lights, Cleidopus gloriamaris Port-and-starboard light fish. The fish, also called pinecone fish, have two light organs that are housed in pits in their lower jaws. The organs produce a greenish light that allows the fish to feed at night by luring small prey with their dim lights. Pinecone Fish Photo.
Image ID: 13973  
Species: Port-and-starboard light fish, Cleidopus gloriamaris
 
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Cleidopus gloriamaris
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Updated: May 24, 2012