Phthanophaneron harveyi (Rosenblatt & Montgomery, 1976)
Gulf flashlightfish
Phthanophaneron harveyi
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Anomalopidae (Lanterneye fishes)
Max. size:  8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 32 - 36 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: known only from the Gulf of California.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 5-5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-14; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 10-10. Eye prominent with subocular light organ. 13 abdominal scutes.
Biology:  A specimen taken from a steep sandy slope with profuse black coral growth.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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