| Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Lampanyctinae |
| Max. size: |
13.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 800 m, oceanodromous |
| Distribution: |
Convergence species in all three oceans. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 13-14. Body uniformly black, each fin slightly blackish (Ref. 27363). |
| Biology: |
Oceanic and mesopelagic. Found in about 700 m during the day and below 60 m at night. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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