Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae |
Max. size: |
12.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range - 350 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: southern Australia (Ref. 7300) and New Zealand (Ref. 5755). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in the continental slope (Ref. 7300). Mesopelagic species. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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