Longfin lanternfish
📖 Overview
Oceanic, epipelagic to mesopelagic , found between 400-930 m during the day and between 18-1,050 m at night (with maximum abundance at 50-100 m and 500-700 m at night) . Larvae and juveniles non-migratory at least near the Canary Islands . Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae . Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 12; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 15 - 18.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longfin lanternfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; oceanodromous ; depth range 0 - 1050 m . Deep-water; 50°N - 48°S, 82°W - 109°W South China Sea (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diogenichthye atlanticus | Tåning | 1928 | Synonym |
| Diogenichthys scofieldi | Bolin | 1939 | Synonym |
| Myctophum laternatum atlanticum | Tåning | 1928 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 146 records indexed .
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