Lanternfish
📖 Overview
High-oceanic and mesopelagic , found at 500-900 m by day and at 25-300 m by night . There is size stratification with depth both day and night .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12 - 14.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lanternfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; non-migratory; depth range 25 - 900 m . Deep-water; 50°N - South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lepidophanes indicus | Nafpaktitis & Nafpaktitis | 1969 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 100 records indexed .
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