| Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae |
| 18 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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bathypelagic; marine; depth range 180 - 600 m |
| 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). |
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| 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). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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