Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Gymnoscopelinae |
Max. size: |
14 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 2200 - 2350 m, oceanodromous |
Distribution: |
Circumglobal between the Subtropical Convergence and the Antarctic Polar Front. Known from about 50°S to 54°S along 40°W, and between the Subtropical Convergence and the Antarctic Polar Front at about 124°W. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-19; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 17-20 |
Biology: |
Oceanic and mesopelagic (Ref. 4066, 75154). Found mainly below 800 m with shallowest depth of capture 328 m. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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