Luetken's lanternfish
📖 Overview
Luetken's lanternfish (Diaphus luetkeni), first described by Brauer, 1904 is a small fish in the family Myctophidae (order Myctophiformes). Adults typically reach 6.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 40 to 750 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 17; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 14 - 16.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Luetken's lanternfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; oceanodromous ; depth range 40 - 750 m . Deep-water; 42°N - 11°S, 180°W - 180°E South China Sea (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aethoprora luetkeni | Brauer | 1904 | Synonym |
| Diaphus leutkeni | Brauer | 1904 | Synonym |
| Diaphus lutkani | Brauer | 1904 | Synonym |
| Diaphus lutkeni | Brauer | 1904 | Heterotypic |
| Diaphus lutkeni pacificus | Kulikova | 1961 | Heterotypic |
| Myctophum luetkeni | Brauer | 1904 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 135 records indexed .
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