Nannobrachium atrum (Tåning, 1928)

Dusky lanternfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Myctophiformes \| Myctophidae
Synonyms	Lampanyctus ater, Macrostoma atrum, Paralampanyctus ater, ... more
Common names	Mictófido, Divertido, Úthafslaxsíld, ... more

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Main reference

Zahuranec, B.J. 2000. (Ref. 36121)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 14.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5182)

Environment

Bathypelagic; oceanodromous (Ref. 51243); marine; depth range 60 - 1100 m (Ref. 36121)

Climate / Range

Deep-water; 58°N - 46°S

Most widely distributed species of Nannobrachium (Ref. 36121). Atlantic Ocean: bipolar, generally between 17°N-58°N and 15°S-40°S. Indian Ocean: 12°S-44°S. Southwest Pacific: between Australia and New Zealand, and in the Tasman Sea. Southern Ocean: 45°10'S, 69°12'E (Ref. 5182).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 16; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 17 - 21; Vertebrae: 36 - 39. 7.5-10 tooth patches on the lower limb of the second gill arch; 12-15 AO photophores; 36-39 lateral line organs (Ref. 36121). Pectoral fins with extremely weak and flexible rays (Ref. 36121).

Oceanic and mesopelagic (Ref. 4066), found between 550-850 m during the day; between 60-850 m at night with maximum abundance between 100-150 m (Ref. 4479). Size stratification with depth during the day (Ref. 4066).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (36 of 100)	High

Entered by Jarre-Teichmann, Astrid

Modified by Garilao, Cristina V.

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