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Gymnoscopelus fraseri (Fraser-Brunner, 1931) Fraser's lanternfish |
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SFSA |
| Family: | Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Gymnoscopelinae | |||
| Max. size: | 8.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 50 - 250 m, oceanodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Mostly in the region of Antarctic Polar Front, but northwards to Subtropical Convergence in Falkland Current region and at 45°E. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-18; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 17-20 | |||
| Biology: | Oceanic and mesopelagic (Ref. 4066). Found in the upper 100 m at night. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||