myctophum

/mɪkˈtoʊfəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of small, deep-sea fish with large eyes and a long snout, found in tropical and temperate waters worldwide.

“The myctophum species are often bioluminescent and found in large schools near the surface of the ocean.”

Synonyms

  • deep-sea fish
  • lanternfish

Antonyms

  • freshwater fish
  • shallow-water fish