| Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae |
| Max. size: |
8.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 840 m, oceanodromous |
| Distribution: |
Circumglobal between Subtropical Convergence and about 50°S, but extends in eastern boundary currents. South Atlantic, Pacific and parts of Indian Ocean (Ref. 47377). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-14 |
| Biology: |
Oceanic and mesopelagic, occurs mainly below 250 m at night (Ref. 4066). Taken as prey by hakes, kingklip and Cape horse mackerel (Ref. 36731). Specimens reach sexual maturity at a length of 5,4 cm; occurs in waters between 5° and 15°C. (Ref. 47377). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 May 2013 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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