Lampanyctus acanthurus Wisner, 1974
Spinytail lampfish

Family:  Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Lampanyctinae
Max. size:  13 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 930 - 1537 m
Distribution:  North Pacific: central water mass between about 20° and 35°N, east to the western margin of the California Current region.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-18; Vertebrae: 35-37
Biology:  Mesopelagic (Ref. 31442). Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 31442).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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