Hansen's lanternfish
📖 Overview
Hansen's lanternfish (Hygophum hanseni), first described by Tåning, 1932 is a small fish in the family Myctophidae (order Myctophiformes). Adults typically reach 6.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 57 to 728 metres. 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
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 15; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 19 - 22.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hansen's lanternfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; oceanodromous ; depth range 57 - 728 m . Deep-water; 30°S - 43°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 15 records indexed .
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