Brauer's lanternfish
📖 Overview
Oceanic and mesopelagic, found in the upper 200 m at night but deeper in the region of Subtropical Convergence . Feeds mainly on Euphausia superba; also takes copepods (Euchaeta antarctica, Rhincalanus gigas), amphipods (Primno macropa, Themisto gaudichaudii) and the euphausiid Thysanoessa macrura.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 17; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 16 - 20. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brauer's lanternfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; oceanodromous ; depth range ? - 2700 m . Deep-water; 33°S - 78°S Atlantic Ocean sector), 46°S (Indian Ocean sector between 50°-71°E), and about 46°S (Pacific Ocean sector off Chile).
🌿 Ecology
Euphausia superba; also takes copepods (Euchaeta antarctica, Rhincalanus gigas), amphipods (Primno m
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Brauer's Lanternfish · Brauer’s lanternfish |
| 🌍CES | lampovnice Brauerova |
| 🇫🇷French | Lanternule longue-gueule de Brauer |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Гимноскопел Брауэра |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myctophum braueri | Lönnberg | 1905 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 15 records indexed .
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