Hygophum atratum (Garman, 1899)
Thickhead lanternfish
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 Family:  Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Myctophinae
 Max. size:  6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  bathypelagic; depth range 600 - 3132 m
 Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: widely distributed in the area, from 30°N to 30°S. South China Sea (Ref.74511).
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 18-21; Vertebrae: 35-37. Branchiostegal rays: 8-9 (Ref. 31442).
 Biology:  Epipelagic to mesopelagic, at surface at night (Ref. 31442). Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 31442).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Mao, Chuan - 05.11.99
 Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 15.07.13

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