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Gonichthys tenuiculus (Garman, 1899) Slendertail lanternfish |
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photo by
Van Noord, J.E. |
| Family: | Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Myctophinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: region between 32°N and 22°S (Ref. 31442), including Chile (Ref. 9068). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 17-20; Vertebrae: 38-41. Branchiostegal rays: 8-9 (Ref. 31442). | |||
| Biology: | Epipelagic to mesopelagic; at surface at night (Ref. 31442). Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 31442). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||