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Lampanyctus bristori (Zahuranec, 2000) |
| Family: | Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Lampanyctinae | |||
| Max. size: | 14.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Pacific Ocean: appears to be restricted to the tropical and subtropical waters of the North Pacific. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-19; Vertebrae: 36-38. 13-14 AO photophores; 7.5-9.5 tooth patches on the lower limb of the second gill arch; 35-36 lateral line organs (Ref. 36121). Pectoral fins with weak and flexible rays (Ref. 36121). | |||
| Biology: | Mesopelagic at 100-1000 m at night, 640-900 m during day (Ref. 58302). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||