| Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Lampanyctinae |
| 8.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 840 m, oceanodromous |
| Circumglobal between Subtropical Convergence and about 50°S, but extends in eastern boundary currents. South Atlantic, Pacific and parts of Indian Ocean (Ref. 47377). |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-14 |
| Oceanic and mesopelagic, occurs mainly below 250 m at night (Ref. 4066). Taken as prey by hakes, kingklip and Cape horse mackerel (Ref. 36731). Specimens reach sexual maturity at a length of 5,4 cm; occurs in waters between 5° and 15°C. (Ref. 47377). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
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(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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