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Lampanyctus lepidolychnus Becker, 1967 Mermaid lanternfish |
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| Family: | Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Lampanyctinae | |||
| Max. size: | 11.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 312 - 332 m, oceanodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Circumglobal convergence species. Southwest Atlantic between 23°24'S and 43°30'S (Ref. 47377). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 18-20 | |||
| Biology: | High-oceanic and mesopelagic. Found in depths greater than 100 m at night. Size stratification with depth. Reach sexual maturity at 9,3 cm (Ref. 47377). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||