Diaphus regani Tåning, 1932
Regan's lanternfish
翘光眶灯鱼,  翹光眶燈魚
Diaphus regani
photo by Shao, K.T.

Family:  Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae
Max. size:  1.35 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range - 750 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific. South China Sea (Ref.74511).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Mesopelagic species (Ref. 7300, 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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