| Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Myctophinae |
| Max. size: |
12.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 21.3 g |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 800 m, oceanodromous |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Iceland (strays) and British Isles to Western Sahara including the Mediterranean. Western Atlantic: Nunavut and USA to Brazil in slope water region. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
High-oceanic species found at 550-700 m during the day and nyctoepipelagic at the surface and down to 800 m (maximum abundance at the surface) (Ref. 4479). Epipelagic to bathypelagic (Ref. 58426). Size stratification with depth at night, with small sub-adults deeper than large sub-adults and adults (Ref. 4775). Feeds on crustaceans (Ref. 58426). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 July 2012 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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