| Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Myctophinae |
| Max. size: |
3.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range - 350 m |
| Distribution: |
Circumglobal in region of Subtropical Convergence with northern extension to 30°S in eastern boundary currents. Southeast Atlantic: off the west coast of South Africa and at Vema Seamount. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 20-24 |
| Biology: |
Mesopelagic species (Ref. 7300, 75154). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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