Parapriacanthus


Parapriacanthus is a genus of sweepers native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. Parapriacanthus are bioluminescent, with ventral light organs for counter-illumination. Parapriacanthus luciferase is a kleptoprotein, obtained from their diet on bioluminescent ostracods.

Species

There are currently 11 recognized species in this genus:Parapriacanthus argenteus Parapriacanthus darros J. E. Randall & Bogorodsky, 2016 Parapriacanthus dispar Parapriacanthus elongatus Parapriacanthus guentheri Parapriacanthus kwazulu J. E. Randall & Bogorodsky, 2016Parapriacanthus marei Fourmanoir, 1971 Parapriacanthus punctulatus J. E. Randall & Bogorodsky, 2016Parapriacanthus rahah J. E. Randall & Bogorodsky, 2016Parapriacanthus ransonneti Steindachner, 1870 Parapriacanthus sharm J. E. Randall & Bogorodsky, 2016