The fish that glows in the dark 🐟 They're called Flashlight Fish 🔦 They belong to the family Anomalopidae, known as lantern-eye or flashlight fishes not deep-sea dwellers, they are found around Indo-Pacific reefs and the western Indian Ocean, including around the Philippines. There are several species, including Anomalops katoptron and Photoblepharon palpebratum/steinitzi Fishes of Australia. #flashlightfish #aquafranz #aquariumlife #fishkeeping #aquariumhobby #HappyFishKeeping | AquaFranz

How Does the Flashlight Fish Light? The flashlight fish gives off its own light. It has small organs near its eyes that glow because of special bacteria. Scientists are still studying how and why this happens. Other sea animals also glow in similar ways. Follow for more fascinating insights into the world of marine bioluminescence. #FlashlightFish #Bioluminescence #MarineBiology | DrTims Aquatics

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