The stareye lightfish (Pollichthys mauli) is a species in the monotypic genus of Pollichthys. They are small stomiiform fishes found in oceans throughout the world. The maximum length is 6 cm.
Etymology The genus is named after the Belgian ichthyologist Max Poll who described the species in 1953, originally placing it in the genus Yarrella. The species is named after Günther Maul.
References Pollichthys mauli (Poll, 1953) Stareye lightfish - FishBase Biographical Etymology of Marine Organism Names. P - University of Gothenburg Biographical Etymology of Marine Organism Names. M - University of Gothenburg
External links Pollichthys mauli (Poll, 1953) Taxonomic Serial No.: 162189 - Integrated Taxonomic Information System Genus: Pollichthys - Global Biodiversity Information Facility Pollichthys (Genus) - zipcodezoo.com