Rakery beaconlamp
📖 Overview
Oceanic, mesopelagic , epipelagic to bathypelagic . Found between 500-1,000 m during the day; between 60-175 m (juveniles) and deeper than 250 m (adults) at night . Feeds on crustaceans .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 16; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 16 - 19. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rakery beaconlamp is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Rakery beaconlamp is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Rakery beaconlamp is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; oceanodromous ; depth range 60 - 1464 m , usually 700 - ? m . Deep-water; 76°N - 63°S, 95°E - 20°E North Atlantic: between 65°N and 47°N.
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lampanyctus iselini | Parr | 1934 | Synonym |
| Nanobrachium macdonaldi | Goode & Bean | 1896 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 58 records indexed .
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