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Lampanyctus idostigma Parr, 1931 |
| Family: | Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Lampanyctinae | |||
| Max. size: | 9.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 100 - 500 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: in tropical waters. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-20; Vertebrae: 32-34. 10-14 AO photophores; 8-9 tooth patches on the lower limb of the second gill arch; 31-33 lateral line organs (Ref. 36121). Pectoral fins well developed with rather robust rays (Ref. 36121). Branchiostegal rays: 9-11 (Ref. 31442). | |||
| Biology: | Epipelagic to mesopelagic (Ref. 31442). Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 31442). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||