| Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Lampanyctinae |
| Max. size: |
11.2 cm NG (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 100 - 1320 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: from about 20°N to 15°S, and the Gulf of California (Ref. 31442). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 17-20; Vertebrae: 35-38 |
| Biology: |
Mesopelagic (Ref. 31442). Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 31442).
Shallow depth of 100 m taken from Ref. 51600. |
| 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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