Diaphus megalops Nafpaktitis, 1978

Family:  Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae
Max. size:  8.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 528 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-13
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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