Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Lampanyctinae |
Max. size: |
9.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 60 - 778 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
An oceanic, mesopelagic fish with some size stratification with respect to depth: small specimens (<2.3 cm SL) were taken in nets as shallow as 60 m, while specimens >4.0 cm SL have only been taken in trawls fished to 490 m and deeper. During daytime minimal catch data indicate that the species is not found in the upper 500 m, but at night, small specimens (< ca. 2.5 cm SL) may migrate into the upper 120 m. Mature and expended females (Stages V and VI) have been caught in January and April, suggesting late summer spawning period (Ref. 96467). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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