Port-and-starboard light fish, Cleidopus gloriamaris, #13973

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, natural history stock photograph, photo id 13973
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.

Species: Port-and-starboard light fish, Cleidopus gloriamaris
Image ID: 13973
Format: Digital 3:2
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