Author: (Day, 1875)
FBname: Flag-in cardinal-fish
Remark: Synonym of <i>Jaydia truncata</i> according to Mabuchi et al., 2014 (Ref. 96888).
Comments: Normally found in sandy to muddy bottoms.  Has luminous organs on the thorax and abdomen which contain luciferin obtained from <i>Cypridina</i> plankton.  Nocturnal species (Ref. 7300).