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Benthosema panamense (Tåning, 1932) Panama lanternfish |
| Family: | Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Myctophinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-oceanic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Northeast Pacific: subtropical-tropical regions between 28°N and 10°N, including Gulf of California (Ref. 31442). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 19-22; Vertebrae: 31-33. Branchiostegal rays: 8 (Ref. 31442). | |||
| Biology: | Epipelagic to mesopelagic near the coast (Ref. 31442). Adults form dense aggregations at night (Ref. 31442). Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 31442). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||