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Taaningichthys bathyphilus (Tåning, 1928) Deepwater lanternfish |
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photo by
Mac Eachern, W.J. |
| Family: | Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Lampanyctinae | |||
| Max. size: | 8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 400 - 1550 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Circumglobal between 43°N and 68°S in all oceans. South China Sea (Ref.74511). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-14 | |||
| Biology: | High-oceanic and bathypelagic (Ref. 4066), mostly found below 675 m (Ref. 4479, 4775). Vertical migration not observed (Ref. 4479, 4775). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 July 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||