Diaphus roei Nafpaktitis, 1974

Family:  Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae
Max. size: 
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 558 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic: known from the type locality, 17°20'N, 62°52'W.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  NW. Atlantic, 17°20'N, 62°52'W, Oregon station 5072, 305 fm (Ref. 5572). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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