| Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Gymnoscopelinae |
| Max. size: |
13 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine, oceanodromous |
| Distribution: |
Generally ranges between about 40°S and 50°S. Its distribution in the south-western Atlantic can be correlated with 34.6 ppt isohaline at 200 m. In the Southern Ocean, known from 45°10'S, 69°12'E. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-14 |
| Biology: |
Oceanic and mesopelagic (Ref. 4066). Juveniles found in the upper 100 m (night), adults mainly below about 200 m (night). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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