Taaning's lantern fish
📖 Overview
High-oceanic, found between 325-850 m during the day (most abundant at 400-500 m) and between 40-225 m at night (most abundant 100 m) . Mesopelagic .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Taaning's lantern fish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Taaning's lantern fish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; oceanodromous ; depth range 40 - 850 m , usually 400 - 500 m . Deep-water; 52°N - 48°S, 78°W - 180°W Northwest Atlantic: Canada (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aethoprora termophilus | Tåning | 1928 | Synonym |
| Diaphus hypolucens | Parr | 1928 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 65 records indexed .
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