Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Lampanyctinae |
8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 400 - 1550 m, non-migratory |
Circumglobal between 43°N and 68°S in all oceans. South China Sea (Ref.74511). |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-14 |
High-oceanic and bathypelagic (Ref. 4066), mostly found below 675 m (Ref. 4479, 4775). Vertical migration not observed (Ref. 4479, 4775). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 July 2012 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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