Diogenichthys panurgus Bolin, 1946
photo by SFSA

Family:  Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Myctophinae
Max. size:  2.3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range - 366 m, oceanodromous
Distribution:  Indian Ocean: 19°N-05°S; Agulhas Current to about 38°S. Pacific: East China Sea and South China Sea (Ref. 47843, 74511).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 15-17
Biology:  Oceanic and mesopelagic.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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