| Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae |
| Max. size: |
4.9 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 1808 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: common in the tropical Indian Ocean and Southeast Asian seas. South China Sea (Ref.74511). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal soft rays: 14-16. Vertically elongate Vn. |
| Biology: |
Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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