| Family: |
Phosichthyidae (Lightfishes) |
| Max. size: |
8 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 3 years |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 100 - 500 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Papua New Guinea. Eastern Pacific: throughout the California Current region, usually south of Point Conception and seaward of shelf (Ref. 35839); also in Chile (Ref. 9068). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-16; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 13-17; Vertebrae: 39-43. Branchiostegal rays: 12. |
| Biology: |
Found in the epipelagic and mesopelagic zone (Ref. 35839). Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 35839). |
| 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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