Diaphus signatus Gilbert, 1908
photo by Shao, K.T.

Family:  Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae
Max. size:  4 cm SL (female)
Environment:  pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range - 1270 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: to 18°S in the Mozambique Channel. South China Sea (Ref.74511).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-16; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 15-15
Biology:  Maximum size unknown.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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