Lampanyctus fernae Wisner, 1971

Family:  Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Lampanyctinae
Max. size:  9.1 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 750 m
Distribution:  North Pacific: South Korea and Japan.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 15-18; Vertebrae: 37-39. 13-16 AO photophores; 8-9.5 tooth patches on the lower limb of the second gill arch; 37-38 lateral line organs (Ref. 36121). Pectoral fin relatively well developed and robust (Ref. 36121).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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