Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Myctophinae |
6.6 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 3.5 g |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 250 - 1000 m |
Atlantic Ocean: south of about 40°N to 30°S in the western Atlantic and to about 22°S in eastern Atlantic. |
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High-oceanic, found between 475-1000 m during the day; nyctoepipelagic at surface and down to 250 m ( maximum abundance at 100 m) (Ref. 4479). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 July 2012 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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