Spurcheek lanternfish
📖 Overview
High-oceanic species . Found between 425-750 m during the day and at 40-500 m at night, with maximum abundance at 75 m . Mesopelagic . Specimens reach sexual maturity at a length of 5.4 cm. Off southern Brazil found between 500-900 m during the day and 25-300 m at night. .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spurcheek lanternfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; oceanodromous ; depth range 40 - 750 m . Deep-water; 48°N - 48°S, 180°W - 180°E Northwest Atlantic: Canada (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Lanternfish · Spurcheek lanternfish |
| 🌍CES | lampař svítivý |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Светоносный болинихт |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Mictófido · pez linterna alilargo |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 47 records indexed .
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