Diaphus signatus Gilbert, 1908 |
photo by
Shao, K.T. |
Family: | Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae | |||
Max. size: | 4 cm SL (female) | |||
Environment: | pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range - 1270 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: to 18°S in the Mozambique Channel. South China Sea (Ref.74511). | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-16; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 15-15 | |||
Biology: | Maximum size unknown. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |