| Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Gymnoscopelinae |
| 28 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 4200 m, oceanodromous |
| Generally ranges between Antarctic Polar Front and Subtropical Convergence, but with northern extension to about 38°S off Argentina, to 40°S off Chile and to 34°S in the southeast Atlantic. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-22; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 19-22 |
| Oceanic and mesopelagic (Ref. 4066). Found within the upper 200 m in the region of Antarctic Polar Front, but inhabits deeper northwards at night. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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