Diaphus arabicus Nafpaktitis, 1978

Family:  Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae
Max. size:  5 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 468 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Arabian Sea. High Seas only.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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