Bolin's lantern fish
📖 Overview
Bolin's lantern fish (Diaphus phillipsi) 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 7.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 588 and 1330 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 spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 16; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 14 - 15. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bolin's lantern fish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; oceanodromous ; depth range 588 - 1330 m . Deep-water; 34°N - 49°S, 34°E - 153°W South China Sea (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bolin's Lanternfish · Phillips' Lanternfish |
| 🌍CES | lampař Phillipsův |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Chigirehadaka · チギレハダカ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Диаф Филлипса |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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