Genus Physiculus

Physiculus Kaup, 1858

Chin barbel present. No teeth on vomer or palatines. Light organ present as a small, naked patch on the belly or between the ventral fins.
Benthopelagic on the continental slope. Some species locally abundant, others quite rare.

Species about 20; in Clofnam area 1.

Species of this genus in the program:
Physiculus dalwigki

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