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Hygophum atratum (Garman, 1899) Thickhead lanternfish |
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photo by
Briones-Mendoza, J. |
| Family: | Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Myctophinae | |||
| Max. size: | 6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 600 - 3132 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: widely distributed in the area, from 30°N to 30°S. South China Sea (Ref.74511). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 18-21; Vertebrae: 35-37. Branchiostegal rays: 8-9 (Ref. 31442). | |||
| Biology: | Epipelagic to mesopelagic, at surface at night (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 | |||