| Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Myctophinae |
| Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: region between 32°N and 22°S (Ref. 31442), including Chile (Ref. 9068). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 17-20; Vertebrae: 38-41. 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: 26 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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