Stubby lanternfish
📖 Overview
High-oceanic species found between 375 and 750 during the day and between 40 and 650 at night . Mesopelagic . Large individuals are non-migratory .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 12 - 15. Total anal organs 8-10; three to 6 small elongate patches of luminous tissue along base of anal fin which originate at the 4th ray; supracaudal gland short, with 2-3 scales, infracaudal gland with 3-5 scales reaching below last or next to last posterior anal organ .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Stubby lanternfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; non-migratory; depth range 40 - 850 m . Deep-water; 45°N - 40°S, 169°W - 153°W north to about 40°N; also between 34°S and 40°S (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Lanternfish · Stubby lanternfish |
| 🌍CES | lampař obecný |
| 🇫🇷French | Lanterne trapue |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Mikazuki-hadaka |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Супралатеральный болинихт |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Mictófido |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lampanyctus superlateralis | Parr | 1928 | Synonym |
| Lampanyctus supralateralis | Parr | 1928 | Synonym |
| Lepidophanes supralateralis | Parr | 1928 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 62 records indexed .
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