| Family: |
Phosichthyidae (Lightfishes) |
| Max. size: |
7.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 2213 - 3658 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: throughout the California Current region, seaward of the continental shelf (Ref. 35839). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 13-15; Vertebrae: 38-39. Branchiostegal rays: 12 (Ref. 35839). |
| Biology: |
Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 35839). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 July 2008 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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