Lampanyctus Fernae
📖 Overview
Lampanyctus Fernae (Lampanyctus fernae), first described by Wisner, 1971 is a small fish in the family Myctophidae (order Myctophiformes). Adults typically reach 9.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 750 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): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 15 - 18; Vertebrae: 37 - 39. 13-16 AO photophores; 8-9.5 tooth patches on the lower limb of the second gill arch; 37-38 lateral line organs . Pectoral fin relatively well developed and robust .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lampanyctus Fernae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 750 m . Deep-water North Pacific: South Korea and Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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