Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Myctophinae |
Max. size: |
6.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range - 650 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. South China Sea (Ref. 74511). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Neustonic and mesopelagic at 0-165 m at night, 640-650 m during day (Ref. 58302). |
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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