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Diaphus pacificus Parr, 1931 Pacific headlightfish |
| Family: | Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae | |||
| Max. size: | 2.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | 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). | |||
| Diagnosis: | 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. | |||
| Biology: | Epipelagic to mesopelagic (Ref. 31442) at ≥ 90 m (Ref. 58302). Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 31442). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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