| Phosichthyidae (Lightfishes) |
| 18.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 350 m |
| Western Pacific: Japan, East China Sea, and the Philippines. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 28-33; Vertebrae: 43-45. Differs from all species of Polymetme in having more fusiform and elongated body and a smaller head; pyloric caeca 7; photophores above anal fin 16-18 (Ref. 41740). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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