Diaphus Mascarensis
📖 Overview
Diaphus Mascarensis (Diaphus mascarensis), first described by Becker, 1990 is a small fish in the family Myctophidae (order Myctophiformes). Adults typically reach 14.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 237 to 800 metres. 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Diaphus Mascarensis is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Diaphus Mascarensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 237 - 800 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean: banks of Saya de Malha and from the Nazaré Bank.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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