Lampanyctus Photonotus
📖 Overview
High-oceanic and mesopelagic species , found between 550-1,000 m during the day and at 40-250 m by night (maximum abundance in equatorial waters at 50-100 m) . Small juveniles non-migratory .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 15; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 16 - 18. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lampanyctus Photonotus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; oceanodromous ; depth range 40 - 1100 m . Deep-water Atlantic Ocean: 55°N-30°S but absent in the Benguela Upwelling Region (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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