lustletus
Lustletus is a genus of small bioluminescent marine crustaceans described from tropical reef environments. The only formally described species in the genus is Lustletus lucens. The genus and species were established in 1998 by researchers Elena Marin and Suresh Ito, based on specimens collected from coral reef habitats in the western Indian Ocean.
Individuals measure roughly 1.5 to 3 centimeters in length. They have a slender, laterally compressed body with
Lustletus lucens is associated with shallow to mid-depth reef zones, typically found from about 5 to 40
The genus is nocturnal and relies on bioluminescence for intraspecific communication and predator deterrence. It feeds
There is limited field data on population size and trends, and no formal IUCN assessment. Habitat degradation