Lampanyctus Hawaiiensis
📖 Overview
Lampanyctus Hawaiiensis (Lampanyctus hawaiiensis), first described by Zahuranec, 2000 is a small fish in the family Myctophidae (order Myctophiformes). Adults typically reach 8.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 300 to 850 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): 13 - 16; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 15 - 19; Vertebrae: 34 - 35. 11-13 AO photophores; 8.5-10 tooth patches on the lower limb of the second gill arch; 32-34 lateral line organs . Pectoral fins completely lacking in juvenile, subadult, and adult stages, apparently lost at about time of postlarval transformation; pectoral fin rays present buried in the skin in small juveniles .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lampanyctus Hawaiiensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 300 - 850 m . Deep-water; 42°N - 17°N, 140°E - 153°W North Pacific Central water mass.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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