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Lampanyctus jordani Gilbert, 1913 Brokenline lanternfish |
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photo by
Orlov, A. |
| Family: | Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Lampanyctinae | |||
| Max. size: | 14 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 588 - 3400 m | |||
| Distribution: | North Pacific: widely distributed in the subarctic waters, including the Okhotsk and Bering seas. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 17-20. A single cheek photophore; luminous tissue at base of adipose fin (Ref. 559). | |||
| Biology: | Mesopelagic (Ref. 5572) at 0-200 m at night, 200-1000 m during day (Ref. 58302). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||