| Family: |
Phosichthyidae (Lightfishes) |
| Max. size: |
18.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 350 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Japan, East China Sea, and the Philippines. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 28-33; Vertebrae: 43-45. Differs from all species of Polymetme in having more fusiform and elongated body and a smaller head; pyloric caeca 7; photophores above anal fin 16-18 (Ref. 41740). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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