| Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Lampanyctinae |
| Max. size: |
8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: restricted to the equatorial region. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-18; Vertebrae: 32-34. 9-12 AO photophores; 8-9 tooth patches on the lower limb of the second gill arch; 29-32 lateral line organs (Ref. 36121). Pectoral fin rays very weak and flexible (Ref. 36121). |
| Biology: |
Probably reaching a maximum length of just over 10 cm SL (Ref. 36121). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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