Diaphus chrysorhynchus Gilbert & Cramer, 1897
Golden-nosed lantern fish

Family:  Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae
Max. size:  1.08 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 213 - 587 m
Distribution:  Pacific Ocean.
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Biology:  Meso- (Ref. 58302, 75154) and benthopelagic in nearshore areas at 0-190 m at night, 418-960 m during day (Ref. 58302).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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