| Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Myctophinae |
| Max. size: |
5.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Northeast Pacific: subtropical-tropical regions between 28°N and 10°N, including Gulf of California (Ref. 31442). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 19-22; Vertebrae: 31-33. Branchiostegal rays: 8 (Ref. 31442). |
| Biology: |
Epipelagic to mesopelagic near the coast (Ref. 31442). Adults form dense aggregations at night (Ref. 31442). Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 31442). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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