The arrangements of lanternfish photophores are different for each species, so their bioluminescence is thought to play a role in communication, specifically in shoaling and courtship behaviour.
Susunan photophore ikan lentera berbeda untuk setiap spesies, sehingga bioluminesensi mereka dianggap berperan dalam komunikasi, khususnya dalam kawanan dan perilaku bercumbu.