Diaphus hudsoni Zurbrigg & Scott, 1976
Hudson's lanternfish
photo by Fischer, L.G.

Family:  Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae
Max. size:  8.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 840 m, oceanodromous
Distribution:  Circumglobal between Subtropical Convergence and about 50°S, but extends in eastern boundary currents. South Atlantic, Pacific and parts of Indian Ocean (Ref. 47377).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-14
Biology:  Oceanic and mesopelagic, occurs mainly below 250 m at night (Ref. 4066). Taken as prey by hakes, kingklip and Cape horse mackerel (Ref. 36731). Specimens reach sexual maturity at a length of 5,4 cm; occurs in waters between 5° and 15°C. (Ref. 47377). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 May 2013 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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