This dragonfish (Eustomias schmidti), was collected in the Gulf of Mexico between 200m depth and the surface, 2018. This species has a distinctive light organ below and behind each eye and rows of photophores running down its sides. The barbel has a lure at the end of it that glows in the dark and is used to attract prey items to within striking range of the dragonfish. Image courtesy of the DEEPEND project. | |
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