| Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae |
| Max. size: |
7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 40 - 475 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Mauritanian Upwelling region and Gulf of Guinea south to 23°S. Western Atlantic: USA (Gulf Stream) to Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. Northwest Atlantic: Canada (Ref. 5951). Reported off the Guianas (Ref. 13608). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 13-15. Small, stout-bodied myctophid with well developed eyes, swim bladder and associated gas gland (Ref. 9185). |
| Biology: |
Pseudoceanic, found over continental shelves and slopes (Ref. 4066). Occurs between 325-475 m during the day; between 40-250 m at night (maximum abundance in 100 m depth). Mesopelagic (Ref. 5951). In the Cariaco Trench, day distribution is at 250 m and at night at 50 m due to anoxic conditions below 400 m and free hydrogen sulphide below 375 m. Fecundity is about 1,000 eggs per female (Ref. 9504). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 July 2012 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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