| Metelectrona | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Myctophiformes |
| Family: | Myctophidae |
| Genus: | Metelectrona Wisner, 1963 |
Metelectrona is a genus of lanternfishes.
| Metelectrona | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Myctophiformes |
| Family: | Myctophidae |
| Genus: | Metelectrona Wisner, 1963 |
Metelectrona is a genus of lanternfishes.
There are currently three recognized species in this genus: [1]
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