| Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Lampanyctinae |
| Max. size: |
13 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 930 - 1537 m |
| Distribution: |
North Pacific: central water mass between about 20° and 35°N, east to the western margin of the California Current region. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-18; Vertebrae: 35-37 |
| Biology: |
Mesopelagic (Ref. 31442). Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 31442). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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