Rendezvous fish
# Rendezvous fish

The rendezvous fish (Polymetme corythaeola) is a species of fish in the family Phosichthyidae (lightfish).

Its specific name is derived from the Greek κόρυθος (korythos, "helmet"); and αἰόλος (aiolos, "glittering").

## Description

The rendezvous fish has a dark dorsum, with silver flanks and a black pigment on the outer caudal rays. Its length is maximum 26 cm (10 in). It has a large mouth and medium-sized eyes. It has two rows of photophores on its body. It has 10–14 dorsal soft rays, 27–34 anal soft rays and 43–45 vertebrae. It has an adipose fin.

## Habitat

The rendezvous fish is benthopelagic, living in coastal waters worldwide.

