Symbolophorus


Symbolophorus is a genus of lanternfishes. It feeds on various small forms of sea life, in particular fish. Some species in this genus are known to exhibit the Stylophthalmine trait in their larval form. Symbolophorus that can be seen in its ear bones which records temperature change in the ocean’s environment.

Species

There are currently eight recognized species in this genus:Symbolophorus barnardi Symbolophorus boops Symbolophorus californiensis Symbolophorus evermanni Symbolophorus kreffti Hulley, 1981Symbolophorus reversus Gago & Ricord, 2005 Symbolophorus rufinus