Diaphus danae Tåning, 1932
Dana lanternfish

Family:  Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae
Max. size:  12.6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range - 350 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: southern Australia (Ref. 7300) and New Zealand (Ref. 5755).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in the continental slope (Ref. 7300). Mesopelagic species.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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