| Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae |
| Max. size: |
18 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 180 - 600 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Japan to Hawaii and the Philippines. Western Atlantic: off Bahamas and Gulf of Mexico (Ref. 4479). Eastern Atlantic: off Casablanca, Morocco to Western Sahara (Ref. 4779). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Pseudoceanic, epibenthic species (Ref. 4479, 4775, 51024). Bentho- and mesopelagic in nearshore areas at 0-550 m at night, 500-686 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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