Diaphus kapalae Nafpaktitis, Robertson & Paxton, 1995 Kapala lanternfish |
photo by
Dubosc, J. |
Family: | Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae | |||
Max. size: | 7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 0 - 290 m | |||
Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: New South Wales, Australia. | |||
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Biology: | Mesopelagic species (Ref. 75154). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |