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Gymnoscopelus bolini Andriashev, 1962 Grand lanternfish |
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photo by
SFSA |
| Family: | Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Gymnoscopelinae | |||
| Max. size: | 28 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 4200 m, oceanodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Generally ranges between Antarctic Polar Front and Subtropical Convergence, but with northern extension to about 38°S off Argentina, to 40°S off Chile and to 34°S in the southeast Atlantic. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-22; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 19-22 | |||
| Biology: | Oceanic and mesopelagic (Ref. 4066). Found within the upper 200 m in the region of Antarctic Polar Front, but inhabits deeper northwards at night. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||