Diogenes lanternfish
📖 Overview
Epipelagic to mesopelagic at 0-100 m at night, 600-650 m during day . Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 13; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 15 - 17; Vertebrae: 29 - 32. Branchiostegal rays: 7 .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Diogenes lanternfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Diogenes lanternfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range 0 - 2091 m . Subtropical South China Sea (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Diogenes lanternfish |
| 🌍CES | lampovník lucernový |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Niseitahadaka · ニセイタハダカ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Тихоокеанский диогенихт |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | linternilla de Diogenes |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diogenys laternatus | Garman | 1899 | Synonym |
| Myctophum laternatum | Garman | 1899 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 63 records indexed .
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