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Gymnoscopelus microlampas Hulley, 1981 Minispotted lanternfish |
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SFSA |
| Family: | Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Gymnoscopelinae | |||
| Max. size: | 11.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 200 - 500 m, oceanodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Circumglobal between Subtropical Convergence and Antarctic Polar Front. Also recorded from 54°07'S, 30°59'W. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-20; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 18-20 | |||
| Biology: | Oceanic and mesopelagic (Ref. 4066). Found below 210 m at night. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||