Glassfish
Parapriacanthus ransonneti
Parapriacanthus is a genus of sweepers found in the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific. These fish are bioluminescent, carrying light organs on their underside for counter-illumination. Their luciferase is a kleptoprotein, acquired through their diet of bioluminescent ostracods.
Family
Pempheridae
Avg Size
8-10 cm
Where & When to See It
The Ulysses
Shaab Petra
Shag Rock (Kingston)
Siyul Kebira
The Canyon
Abu Ghalawa
Abu Nuhas
Abu Ramada South
Amphoras
Banana Reef
Blue Hole - El Bells
Careless Reef
Carnatic
Chrisoula K
Dunraven (Beacon Rock)
Eel Gardens
El Erug
El Fanadir
El Mina Wreck
Erg Abu Ramada
Erg Sabina
Erg Somaya
Fiddle Garden
Giannis D
Gota Abu Ramada
Jackfish Alley
Kimon M
Laguna Reef
Moray Garden - Golden Blocks
North Gabr El Bint
Numidia
Pinky Wall
Ras Bob
Ras Katy
Rosalie Moller
Salem Express
Shabrur Um Gamar
Shark Observatory
Shark's Bay
SS Turkia
Temple
The Islands
Thistlegorm
Three Pools
Tower
Turtle Bay
Turtle Reef
Umm Gamar South
Umm Kharalim
Aida
Ras Disha
Paradise
Ras Ghozlani
Shaab El Erg
Panorama Reef