Lyrocteis is a genus of benthic comb jellies.

It is the only genus in the monotypic family Lyroctenidae.

The individuals are rather large benthic ctenophores (up to 15 cm) in the shape of a lyre.

They have a basal body and two curved outgrowths, from which the fishing filaments emanate, which they use to capture their planktonic food.

[1][2][3] The genus comprises the following species:[4]