Monacoa | |
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Monacoa grimaldii | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Argentiniformes |
Family: | Opisthoproctidae |
Genus: |
Monacoa Whitley, 1943 |
Monacoa is a genus of fish in the family Opisthoproctidae found in Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. They are also known as mirrorbellies, in reference to the bioluminescent organ in their intestines.
There are currently 3 recognized species in this genus: