| Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Myctophinae |
| Max. size: |
3.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 100 - 500 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: off Tôhoku in Japan. Northeast Pacific: south of southern California to Washington (Ref. 265). Also widespread in the transition region between the subarctic and central water masses of the North Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 19-24; Vertebrae: 36-38. Branchiostegal rays: 8-9 (Ref. 31442). |
| Biology: |
Epipelagic to 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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