Protomyctophum chilense Wisner, 1971

Family:  Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Myctophinae
Max. size:  4.8 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 400 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Chile.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 29 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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