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Ichthyococcus irregularis Rechnitzer & Böhlke, 1958 Bulldog lightfish |
| Family: | Phosichthyidae (Lightfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 7.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 2213 - 3658 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: throughout the California Current region, seaward of the continental shelf (Ref. 35839). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 13-15; Vertebrae: 38-39. Branchiostegal rays: 12 (Ref. 35839). | |||
| Biology: | Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 35839). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 July 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||