The rendezvous fish (Polymetme corythaeola) is a species of fish in the family Phosichthyidae (lightfish).[3][4][5]
Its specific name is derived from the Greek κόρυθος (korythos, "helmet"); and αἰόλος (aiolos, "glittering").[6]
The rendezvous fish has a dark dorsum, with silver flanks and a black pigment on the outer caudal rays. Its length is maximum 26 cm (10 in). It has a large mouth and medium-sized eyes.[7] It has two rows of photophores on its body.[8] It has 10–14 dorsal soft rays, 27–34 anal soft rays and 43–45 vertebrae.[9][10] It has an adipose fin.[11]
The rendezvous fish is benthopelagic, living in coastal waters worldwide.[12]
The rendezvous fish (Polymetme corythaeola) is a species of fish in the family Phosichthyidae (lightfish).
Its specific name is derived from the Greek κόρυθος (korythos, "helmet"); and αἰόλος (aiolos, "glittering").
