Panama lanternfish
📖 Overview
Epipelagic to mesopelagic near the coast . Adults form dense aggregations at night . Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 19 - 22; Vertebrae: 31 - 33. Branchiostegal rays: 8 .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Panama lanternfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Panama lanternfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic. Tropical; 28°N - 10°N, 115°W - 78°W Northeast Pacific: subtropical-tropical regions between 28°N and 10°N, including Gulf of California (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Panama Lanternfish |
| 🌍CES | lampovník panamský |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | pez linterna |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 18 records indexed .
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