Bathylagus callorhini

Bathylagus callorhini (Lucas in Jordan and Gilbert, 1899) is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Bathylagidae (order Osmeriformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the ghost smelt.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Bathylagus callorhini (Lucas in Jordan and Gilbert, 1899) places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Osmeriformes, Bathylagus callorhini exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a actinopterygii fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Bathylagidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Bathylagidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.