| Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae |
| 12 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 350 m, oceanodromous |
| Circumglobal in all three oceans in the region of the subtropical convergence (35°-48°S). Southeast Atlantic: 23°43'S, 12°56'E and 23°25'S, 11°39'E. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-17; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 14-16 |
| Oceanic and mesopelagic (Ref. 4066, 75154). At night, juveniles found in less than 100 m while larger individuals below 160 m. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 July 2012 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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