centrolophid
Centrolophidae is a family of perciform ray-finned fish, commonly known as medusafishes. They are characterized by their elongated, compressed bodies and a single, continuous dorsal fin. The family contains at least 11 species in five genera, although the exact number of species is subject to ongoing taxonomic research. These fish are found in temperate and tropical waters worldwide, primarily in the mesopelagic and bathypelagic zones, meaning they inhabit the twilight and midnight zones of the ocean.
Medusafishes are typically solitary and pelagic, meaning they live in the open ocean rather than near the
Reproduction in centrolophids is not well-understood, but it is believed to involve external fertilization. The larvae