| Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Myctophinae |
| Max. size: |
7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 0 m, oceanodromous |
| Distribution: |
Circumglobal in region of Subtropical Convergence (35°-48°S). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 20-21 |
| Biology: |
Oceanic and mesopelagic, found between 0-100 m at night (Ref. 4066). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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