| Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae |
| Max. size: |
7.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 588 - 1330 m, oceanodromous |
| Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: 8°N-12°S, extending to 16°S in the Mozambique Channel (Ref. 4066). Pacific Ocean: in tropical and subtropical waters. Reported from New Zealand (Ref. 5755). South China Sea (Ref.74511). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-16; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 14-15 |
| Biology: |
Oceanic and mesopelagic, found in 600 m depth during the day and between 50-200 m at night (Ref. 4066). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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