Luminous lanternfish
📖 Overview
Oceanic and mesopelagic. Found between 425-850 m during the day and in the upper 100 m at night. Small specimens found in the upper 50 m (night).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 15; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Luminous lanternfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Luminous lanternfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Luminous lanternfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; oceanodromous ; depth range 50 - 1021 m . Deep-water; 44°N - 37°S South China Sea (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lampadena luminosa nitida | Tåning | 1928 | Synonym |
| Lampadena nitida | Tåning | 1928 | Synonym |
| Myctophum luminosum | Garman | 1899 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 74 records indexed .
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