| Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Myctophinae |
| 6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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bathypelagic; marine; depth range 600 - 3132 m |
| Eastern Pacific: widely distributed in the area, from 30°N to 30°S. South China Sea (Ref.74511). |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 18-21; Vertebrae: 35-37. Branchiostegal rays: 8-9 (Ref. 31442). |
| Epipelagic to mesopelagic, at surface at night (Ref. 31442). Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 31442). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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