Diaphus diademophilus Nafpaktitis, 1978

Family:  Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae
Max. size:  4.9 cm SL (female)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 1808 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: common in the tropical Indian Ocean and Southeast Asian seas. South China Sea (Ref.74511).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal soft rays: 14-16. Vertically elongate Vn.
Biology:  Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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