Lampanyctus indicus (Zahuranec, 2000)

Family:  Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Lampanyctinae
Max. size:  8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine
Distribution:  Indian Ocean: restricted to the equatorial region.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-18; Vertebrae: 32-34. 9-12 AO photophores; 8-9 tooth patches on the lower limb of the second gill arch; 29-32 lateral line organs (Ref. 36121). Pectoral fin rays very weak and flexible (Ref. 36121).
Biology:  Probably reaching a maximum length of just over 10 cm SL (Ref. 36121).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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