Bioluminescence in Silver Bellies off Porto Novo Waters in South India

The author's childhood fascination with fireflies sparked an in-depth study of bioluminescence in the Leiognathidae fish family. The first part compiles literature on luminescent organs in various fish species, while the second part presents original observations on the luminous systems and morphological variations in six Silver Belly species, including new descriptions of two. The book highlights sexual dimorphism in these fishes and proposes a new identification key for their genera, advocating for a collaborative approach between biologists and biochemists in studying marine bioluminescence.