Diaphus Arabicus
📖 Overview
Diaphus Arabicus (Diaphus arabicus), first described by Nafpaktitis, 1978 is a fish in the family Myctophidae (order Myctophiformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 468 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Diaphus Arabicus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Diaphus Arabicus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 468 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean: Arabian Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | lampař arabský |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Аравийский диаф |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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