rareyellowsilversmallreef-crevice
- Habitat
- Reef crevice
- Max size
- 12 cm
- Depth
- 3-30 m
- Family
- Pempheridae
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.
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