Diaphus phillipsi Fowler, 1934
Bolin's lantern fish
Diaphus phillipsi
photo by Dubosc, J.

 Family:  Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Lampanyctinae
 Max. size:  7.7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  bathypelagic; depth range 588 - 1330 m, oceanodromous
 Distribution:  Indian Ocean: 8°N-12°S, extending to 16°S in the Mozambique Channel (Ref. 4066). Pacific Ocean: in tropical and subtropical waters. Reported from New Zealand (Ref. 5755). South China Sea (Ref.74511).
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-16; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 14-15
 Biology:  Oceanic and mesopelagic, found in 600 m depth during the day and between 50-200 m at night (Ref. 4066).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 19.02.93
 Modified by: Valdestamon, Roxanne Rei - 11.11.14

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