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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 | |||