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Diaphus malayanus Weber, 1913 Malayan lanternfish |
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photo by
Dubosc, J. |
| Family: | Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 1000 - 2000 m, oceanodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Japan (Ref. 559) and the South China Sea (Ref. 41521) to Australia (Ref. 7300) and New Zealand (Ref. 5755). Also known from the Indian Ocean. South China Sea (Ref.74511). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-16; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 15-16 | |||
| Biology: | Oceanic and mesopelagic (Ref. 4066, 75154). Found in the upper 85 m at night. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||