Yaquina lampfish
📖 Overview
Yaquina lampfish (Lampadena yaquinae), first described by Coleman & Nafpaktitis, 1972 is a medium-sized fish in the family Myctophidae (order Myctophiformes). Adults typically reach 16.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 100 to 2056 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
Physical description for Yaquina lampfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yaquina lampfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 100 - 2056 m . Deep-water North Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Yaquina lampfish |
| 🌍CES | lampař severopacifický |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Sankohadaka · サンコウハダカ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Восточнотихоокеанская лампадена |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorsadena yaquinae | Coleman & Nafpaktitis | 1972 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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