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Parvilux ingens Hubbs & Wisner, 1964 Giant lampfish |
| Family: | Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Lampanyctinae | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 100 - 500 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Oregon to southern California in the USA (Ref. 265). Also in Mexico (Ref. 2941). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-17; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 15-18; Vertebrae: 35-38 | |||
| Biology: | Mesopelagic (Ref. 31442). Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 31442). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||