| Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Gymnoscopelinae |
| Max. size: |
14.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 45 - 1000 m, oceanodromous |
| Distribution: |
Mediterranean Sea: endemic to the western region. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
High-oceanic, found between 375-1,000 m during the day and between 45-150 m at night. Spawns from winter to spring. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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