| Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Gymnoscopelinae |
| Max. size: |
14.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 0 - 1000 m, oceanodromous |
| Distribution: |
Atlantic Ocean: between the Arctic Circle and 37°N in the east and between 60°N and 40°N in the west. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
High-oceanic species. Found at 325 to deeper than 1,000 m during the day; nyctoepipelagic at surface and down to 125 m (Ref. 4775). Epipelagic to bathypelagic. Feeds on crustaceans (Ref. 58426). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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