Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae |
Max. size: |
4.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 1000 - 2000 m, oceanodromous |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Japan (Ref. 559) and the South China Sea (Ref. 41521) to Australia (Ref. 7300) and New Zealand (Ref. 5755). Also known from the Indian Ocean. South China Sea (Ref.74511). |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-16; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 15-16 |
Biology: |
Oceanic and mesopelagic (Ref. 4066, 75154). Found in the upper 85 m at night. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
|
Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
|
Source and more info: www.fishbase.org. For personal, classroom, and other internal use only. Not for publication.