Diaphus adenomus Gilbert, 1905
Gilbert's large lantern fish
photo by NOAA\NMFS\Mississippi Laboratory

Family:  Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae
Max. size:  18 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 180 - 600 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Japan to Hawaii and the Philippines. Western Atlantic: off Bahamas and Gulf of Mexico (Ref. 4479). Eastern Atlantic: off Casablanca, Morocco to Western Sahara (Ref. 4779).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Pseudoceanic, epibenthic species (Ref. 4479, 4775, 51024). Bentho- and mesopelagic in nearshore areas at 0-550 m at night, 500-686 m during day (Ref. 58302).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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