Glowbelly
Acropoma japonicum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 35–100 m
- Max size: 8.1 cm
- For divers: safe
A small fish of sandy sea floors, the glowbelly is named for the luminous organ along its underside, which shines with the help of light producing bacteria. It is common enough to be netted in numbers and ground into fishmeal.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acropomatiformes › Acropomatidae › Acropoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 220048.
FAQ
- How deep does the Glowbelly live?
- The Glowbelly (Acropoma japonicum) is typically found at 35–100 m.
- Is the Glowbelly dangerous to divers?
- The Glowbelly is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Glowbelly get?
- The Glowbelly grows to about 8.1 cm.