Crown lanternfish
📖 Overview
Crown lanternfish (Diaphus diadematus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Myctophidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic, deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Crown lanternfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; oceanodromous ; depth range ? - 350 m . Deep-water west of the thermal front between upwelled Benguela Water and South Atlantic Central Water.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Crown Lanternfish |
| 🌍CES | lampař královský |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Диадемный диаф |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .
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