| Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae |
| Max. size: |
5.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 500 m, oceanodromous |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: 04°-12°S, 40°-65°E. Eastern Indian Ocean: 17°02'S, 94°50'E. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 15-17 |
| Biology: |
Oceanic and mesopelagic, found in the upper 500 m at night. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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