Winged lanternfish
📖 Overview
Oceanic , found between 275-1,000 m during the day; between 40-275 m at night with maximum abundance between 50-100 m . Mesopelagic .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 16 - 18.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Winged lanternfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Winged lanternfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; oceanodromous ; depth range 40 - 1500 m . Deep-water; 45°N - 40°S South Africa (gap between the South Equatorial Countercurrent and Benguela Current).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lampanyctus alatus alatus | Goode & Bean | 1896 | Synonym |
| Lampanyctus alatus punctatissimus | Gilbert | 1913 | Synonym |
| Lampanyctus pseudoalatus | Tåning | 1918 | Synonym |
| Lampanyctus punctatissimus | Gilbert | 1913 | Synonym |
| Macrostoma alatum | Goode & Bean | 1896 | Synonym |
| Myctophum alatum | Goode & Bean | 1896 | Synonym |
| Myctophum pseudoalatus | Tåning | 1918 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 139 records indexed .
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