Myctophum


Myctophum is a genus of lanternfishes, some species of which, such as M. punctatum, are noted for having the Stylophthalmine trait in their larval form.

Species

There are currently 9 recognized species in this genus:Myctophum affine Myctophum aurolaternatum Garman, 1899 Myctophum fissunovi Becker & Borodulina, 1971Myctophum imperceptum Becker & Borodulina, 1971Myctophum indicum Myctophum lunatum Becker & Borodulina, 1978Myctophum nitidulum Garman, 1899 Myctophum ovcharovi Tsarin, 1993Myctophum punctatum Rafinesque, 1810 ; type species