| Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Myctophinae |
| Max. size: |
2.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range - 366 m, oceanodromous |
| Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: 19°N-05°S; Agulhas Current to about 38°S. Pacific: East China Sea and South China Sea (Ref. 47843, 74511). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 15-17 |
| Biology: |
Oceanic and mesopelagic. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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