| Family: |
Phosichthyidae (Lightfishes) |
| Max. size: |
5.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 0 - 590 m |
| Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean: Australia and New Guinea (Ref. 7300) and the Caroline Islands and Hawaii (Ref. 31383). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Mesopelagic species (Ref. 7300, 75154). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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