Slimtail lampfish
📖 Overview
Mesopelagic . Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae . Shallow depth of 100 m taken from Ref. 51600.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 15; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 17 - 20; Vertebrae: 35 - 38.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slimtail lampfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Slimtail lampfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 100 - 1320 m . Deep-water; 20°N - 15°S Central Pacific: from about 20°N to 15°S, and the Gulf of California (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Slimtail Lampfish |
| 🌍CES | lampice maloocasá |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Короткохвостый лампаникт |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | linternilla alargada |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lampanyctus omostigma parvicauda | Parr | 1931 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 14 records indexed .
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