Diaphus Whitleyi
📖 Overview
Diaphus Whitleyi (Diaphus whitleyi), first described by Fowler, 1934 is a small fish in the family Myctophidae (order Myctophiformes). Adults typically reach 12.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. 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 Whitleyi is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Diaphus Whitleyi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range ? - 311 m . Deep-water Central Pacific: Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | lampař Whitleyův |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Диаф Уитли |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diaphus atkinsoni | Fowler | 1934 | Heterotypic |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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