Hygophum hanseni (Tåning, 1932)
Hansen's lanternfish
photo by SFSA

Family:  Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Myctophinae
Max. size:  6.7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 57 - 728 m, oceanodromous
Distribution:  Convergence species in all three oceans.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 19-22
Biology:  Oceanic and mesopelagic; occurs at between 608-728 m during the day and between 57-110 m at night.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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