| Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Gymnoscopelinae |
| Max. size: |
8.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 50 - 250 m, oceanodromous |
| Distribution: |
Mostly in the region of Antarctic Polar Front, but northwards to Subtropical Convergence in Falkland Current region and at 45°E. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-18; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 17-20 |
| Biology: |
Oceanic and mesopelagic (Ref. 4066). Found in the upper 100 m at night. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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