Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae |
Max. size: |
14.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 237 - 800 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: banks of Saya de Malha and from the Nazaré Bank. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Taken in bottom trawls, probably benthopelagic (Ref. 41745). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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