Diaphus jenseni Tåning, 1932
Jensen's lanternfish
Diaphus jenseni
photo by Dubosc, J.

Family:  Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae
Max. size:  5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 350 - 1389 m, oceanodromous
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific. Southeast Atlantic. South China Sea (Ref.74511).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 13-15
Biology:  High-oceanic and mesopelagic. Found in the upper 85 m at night (Ref. 4066).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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