Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Lampanyctinae |
Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 100 - 500 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Oregon to southern California in the USA (Ref. 265). Also in Mexico (Ref. 2941). |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-17; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 15-18; Vertebrae: 35-38 |
Biology: |
Mesopelagic (Ref. 31442). Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 31442). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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