Diaphus drachmanni Tåning, 1932
Drachmann's lanternfish

Family:  Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae
Max. size: 
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 300 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Mesopelagic species (Ref. 7300, 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 25 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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