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Hintonia candens Fraser-Brunner, 1949 |
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SFSA |
| Family: | Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Gymnoscopelinae | |||
| Max. size: | 13 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine, oceanodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Generally ranges between about 40°S and 50°S. Its distribution in the south-western Atlantic can be correlated with 34.6 ppt isohaline at 200 m. In the Southern Ocean, known from 45°10'S, 69°12'E. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-14 | |||
| Biology: | Oceanic and mesopelagic (Ref. 4066). Juveniles found in the upper 100 m (night), adults mainly below about 200 m (night). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||