Diaphus megalops
Species of fish
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Diaphus megalops is a species of lanternfish found in the Indo-west Pacific.[2]
| Diaphus megalops | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Myctophiformes |
| Family: | Myctophidae |
| Genus: | Diaphus |
| Species: | D. megalops |
| Binomial name | |
| Diaphus megalops Nafpaktitis, 1978 | |
Description
This species reaches a length of 8.5 cm (3.3 in).[3]
Etymology
The fish's name means large eyes.[4]
