midshipman fish

Etymology
From +, after their prey-attracting photophores, which are said to resemble the buttons of a naval uniform.

Noun

 * 1) Any species of the genus  of batrachoid toadfishes, typically nocturnal, distinguished by photophores and four lateral lines, and noted for a hum produced by males during the breeding season.

Synonyms

 * midshipman

Translations

 * Finnish: kadettikala
 * Russian: