Andre's lanternfish
📖 Overview
Andre's lanternfish (Centrobranchus andreae), first described by Lütken, 1892 is a small fish in the family Myctophidae (order Myctophiformes). Adults typically reach 6.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Andre's lanternfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Andre's lanternfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range ? - 650 m . Tropical South China Sea (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centrobranchus andrea | Lütken | 1892 | Synonym |
| Centrobranchus gracilicaudus | Gilbert | 1905 | Synonym |
| Myctophum andreae | Lütken | 1892 | Synonym |
| Scopelus andreae | Lütken | 1892 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 15 records indexed .
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