| Family: |
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Diaphinae |
| Max. size: |
5.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 100 - 1400 m |
| Distribution: |
Widespread in the tropical and subtropical Pacific Ocean. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Meso- and benthopelagic at 15-100 m at night, 490-625 m during day (Ref. 58302). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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