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Lampanyctus parvicauda Parr, 1931 Slimtail lampfish |
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photo by
Reyes, P. |
| Family: | Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Lampanyctinae | |||
| Max. size: | 11.2 cm NG (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 100 - 1320 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: from about 20°N to 15°S, and the Gulf of California (Ref. 31442). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 17-20; Vertebrae: 35-38 | |||
| Biology: | Mesopelagic (Ref. 31442). Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 31442). Shallow depth of 100 m taken from Ref. 51600. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||