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Hygophum hanseni (Tåning, 1932) Hansen's lanternfish |
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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 | |||