Drachmann's lanternfish
📖 Overview
Drachmann's lanternfish (Diaphus drachmanni), first described by Tåning, 1932 is a tiny fish in the family Myctophidae (order Myctophiformes). Adults typically reach 3.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Drachmann's lanternfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Drachmann's lanternfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 300 - ? m . Deep-water Indian Ocean.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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