Myctophum Temporal range:
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Myctophum asperum | |
Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Myctophiformes |
Family: | Myctophidae |
Genus: |
Myctophum Rafinesque, 1810 |
Species | |
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Myctophum is a genus of lanternfishes, [2] [3] some species of which, such as M. punctatum, are noted for having the Stylophthalmine trait in their larval form.
There are currently 11 recognized species in this genus: [2]