Diaphus mascarensis Becker, 1990

Family:  Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae
Max. size:  14.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 237 - 800 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: banks of Saya de Malha and from the Nazaré Bank.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Taken in bottom trawls, probably benthopelagic (Ref. 41745).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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