Lampanyctus Idostigma
📖 Overview
Lampanyctus Idostigma (Lampanyctus idostigma), first described by Parr, 1931 is a small fish in the family Myctophidae (order Myctophiformes). Adults typically reach 9.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 100 to 500 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 - 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 16 - 20; Vertebrae: 32 - 34. 10-14 AO photophores; 8-9 tooth patches on the lower limb of the second gill arch; 31-33 lateral line organs . Pectoral fins well developed with rather robust rays . Branchiostegal rays: 9-11 .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lampanyctus Idostigma is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 100 - 500 m . Deep-water; 33°N - 28°S Central Pacific: in tropical waters.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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