Diaphus whitleyi Fowler, 1934

Family:  Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae
Max. size:  12.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 311 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Philippines.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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