| Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Lampanyctinae |
| 8.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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bathypelagic; marine; depth range 1500 - 2390 m, oceanodromous |
| Disjunct circumglobal distribution in the region of and north of the Subtropical Convergence. Eastern Atlantic: south of about 21°S, east of about 5°E. The species is absent west of 40°W and east of 1°-5°E in the region of the Convergence. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 13-15 |
| Oceanic and mesopelagic. Occurs at depths between 350- 2,390 m during the day and in the upper 150 m at night (Ref. 4066). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 July 2012 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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