Slopewater lanternfish
📖 Overview
Pseudoceanic, found over continental shelves and slopes . Occurs between 325-475 m during the day; between 40-250 m at night (maximum abundance in 100 m depth). Mesopelagic . In the Cariaco Trench, day distribution is at 250 m and at night at 50 m due to anoxic conditions below 400 m and free hydrogen sulphide below 375 m. Fecundity is about 1,000 eggs per female .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 15; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15. Small, stout-bodied myctophid with well developed eyes, swim bladder and associated gas gland .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slopewater lanternfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 40 - 475 m . Deep-water; 42°N - 27°S south to 23°S.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Slopewater lanternfish |
| 🌍CES | lampař Tåningův |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Диаф Тонинга |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aethoprora taaningi | Norman | 1930 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 15 records indexed .
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