Rhombic lanternfish
📖 Overview
Oceanic . Found in the upper 50-100 m south of Antarctic Polar Front at night, but deeper (500-600 m) north of Antarctic Polar Front and at depths greater than 1,000 m at Subtropical Convergence. Feeds mainly on copepods, and also on euphausiids and amphipods.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 17 - 20.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rhombic lanternfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Rhombic lanternfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Rhombic lanternfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; oceanodromous ; depth range ? - 2700 m . Deep-water; 32°S - 78°S north in meridional currents: to 32°-33°S in Peruvian Current and to 34°S in Falkland Current.
🌿 Ecology
copepods, and also on euphausiids and amphipods
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Rhombic lanternfish |
| 🇫🇷French | Lanternule à trois feux alignés |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myctophum anderssoni | Lönnberg | 1905 | Synonym |
| Protomyctophum anderssoni | Lönnberg | 1905 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 28 records indexed .
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