Diaphus Similis
📖 Overview
Diaphus Similis (Diaphus similis), first described by Wisner, 1974 is a small fish in the family Myctophidae (order Myctophiformes). Adults typically reach 7.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 631 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
Dorsal soft rays (total): 14; Anal soft rays: 15 - 16; Vertebrae: 34 - 36. Small patches (scales) of luminous tissue at certain photophores (although subject to erosion, these luminous scales are quite persistent and are evident on specimens that have lost all body scales and most scale pockets).: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Diaphus Similis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 631 m . Deep-water; 10°N - 4°N, 119°W - 87°W Central Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | lampař východopacifický |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Сходный диаф |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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