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Phthanophaneron harveyi (Rosenblatt & Montgomery, 1976) Gulf flashlightfish |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Anomalopidae (Lanterneye fishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 32 - 36 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: known only from the Gulf of California. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 5-5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-14; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 10-10. Eye prominent with subocular light organ. 13 abdominal scutes. | |||
| Biology: | A specimen taken from a steep sandy slope with profuse black coral growth. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||