| Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae |
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bathypelagic; marine |
| Southwest Pacific: New Zealand. Eastern Central Pacific: from about 25°N to 15°S (Ref. 31442). Northwest Pacific: Larvae collected from Taiwan Strait (Ref. 43570). |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 11-13; Vertebrae: 31-33. Branchiostegal rays: 13-15. |
| Epipelagic to mesopelagic (Ref. 31442) at ≥ 90 m (Ref. 58302). Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 31442). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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