| Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae |
| 6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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bathypelagic; marine; depth range 40 - 750 m, oceanodromous |
| Atlantic, Indian and Pacific: in tropical waters with extensions into higher latitudes in western boundary currents. Known from about 20°N to about 11°S in the eastern Atlantic. South China Sea (Ref.74511). |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-17; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 14-16 |
| Oceanic species (Ref. 4066). Found between 375-750 m during the day and between 40-325 m at night (Ref. 4479). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 February 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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