Spark Lanternfish
📖 Overview
Spark Lanternfish (Diaphus kora), first described by Nafpaktitis, Robertson & Paxton, 1995 is a fish in the family Myctophidae (order Myctophiformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 387 metres. It occurs in Temperate 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 Spark Lanternfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spark Lanternfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range 0 - 387 m . Temperate Southwest Pacific: known from the type locality, east of the Kermadec Islands, 28°23'S, 174°56'W.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Spark Lanternfish |
| 🌍CES | lampař kora |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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