Parapriacanthus
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| Phylum | Chordata |
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| Order | Perch-like fishes |
| Rank | Genus |
| Higher classification | Sweeper |
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| ID | 3043354 |
About Parapriacanthus
Parapriacanthus is a genus of sweepers native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. Parapriacanthus are bioluminescent, with ventral light organs for counter-illumination. Parapriacanthus luciferase is a kleptoprotein, obtained from their diet on bioluminescent ostracods.