Spawning Aggregations of Diaphus danae

Main Ref. Flynn AJ, Paxton JR, 2012, Spawning aggregation of the lanternfish Diaphus danae (family Myctophidae) in the north-western Coral Sea and associations with tuna aggregations, Marine and Freshwater Research 63:1255-1271
Spawning type Unknown
Aggregation type Unknown
Spawning evidence
Direct
Hydrated eggs; Postovulatory follicles
Indirect
GSI; Significant increase in numbers observed (eg > 3x)
Status Unknown
Lunar phase
Habitat type Pelagic; Sea mount
Management Gear
Country Australia
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