Lampadena notialis Nafpaktitis & Paxton, 1968 Notal lanternfish |
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SFSA |
Family: | Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Lampanyctinae | |||
Max. size: | 13.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 800 m, oceanodromous | |||
Distribution: | Convergence species in all three oceans. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 13-14. Body uniformly black, each fin slightly blackish (Ref. 27363). | |||
Biology: | Oceanic and mesopelagic. Found in about 700 m during the day and below 60 m at night. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |