Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Lampanyctinae |
Max. size: |
6.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 2091 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea. Western Central Pacific (Ref. 9835) and Eastern Central Pacific (Ref. 58302). South China Sea (Ref.74511). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Mesopelagic at ≤40 m (Ref. 58302). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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