Abstract
Biofluorescence has been observed in a variety of fishes, but is rare in deep-sea environments where light from the surface cannot reach. Here, we document biofluorescence in an oceanic anglerfish, the Pacific footballfish. Green biofluorescence was observed in small spots on the distal surface of the esca. While the wavelength of bioluminescent light is unknown for this species, it is possible that light produced by this species also results in biofluorescent emission that may create a more complex lure for attracting prey or mates.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 843-846 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Fish Biology |
| Volume | 100 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 2022 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2022 Fisheries Society of the British Isles.
Keywords
- Himantolophidae
- Himantolophus sagamius
- Lophiiformes
- bathypelagic
- bioluminescence
- esca
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
- Aquatic Science
