Triphoturus Explained

Triphoturus is a genus of lanternfishes.

Species

There are currently three recognized species in this genus:

• Triphoturus mexicanus (C. H. Gilbert, 1890) (Mexican lampfish)
• Triphoturus nigrescens (A. B. Brauer, 1904) (Highseas lampfish)
• Triphoturus oculeum (Garman, 1899)