Diaphus Diademophilus
📖 Overview
Diaphus Diademophilus (Diaphus diademophilus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Myctophidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 1808 metres. 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 soft rays (total): 14 - 15; Anal soft rays: 14 - 16. Vertically elongate Vn.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Diaphus Diademophilus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Diaphus Diademophilus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 1808 m . Deep-water; 10°N - 20°S West Pacific: common in the tropical Indian Ocean and Southeast Asian seas.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 3 records indexed .
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