| Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Lampanyctinae |
| Max. size: |
14.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean: appears to be restricted to the tropical and subtropical waters of the North Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-19; Vertebrae: 36-38. 13-14 AO photophores; 7.5-9.5 tooth patches on the lower limb of the second gill arch; 35-36 lateral line organs (Ref. 36121). Pectoral fins with weak and flexible rays (Ref. 36121). |
| Biology: |
Mesopelagic at 100-1000 m at night, 640-900 m during day (Ref. 58302). |
| 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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