What is another word for flashlight fish?
Pronunciation: [flˈaʃla͡ɪt fˈɪʃ] (IPA) 
Flashlight fish, also known as lantern fish, are a type of fish found in deep sea waters. They possess a unique ability to emit light from a special organ on their head, which they use for communication and hunting in the dark waters. Besides flashlight fish and lantern fish, they are also referred to as lightfish, lantern-eye fish, and deep-sea lantern fish. These names allude to their special ability to produce light in an otherwise dark environment. In addition, some species of flashlight fish have been named after their distinctive physical features, such as the pinecone flashlight fish and the glittering flashlight fish.
