Lampanyctus Phyllisae
📖 Overview
Lampanyctus Phyllisae (Lampanyctus phyllisae), first described by Zahuranec, 2000 is a medium-sized fish in the family Myctophidae (order Myctophiformes). Adults typically reach 15.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. 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): 14 - 17; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 17 - 20; Vertebrae: 35 - 36. 13-14 AO photophores; 8-10 tooth patches on the lower limb of the second gill arch; 34-35 lateral line organs . Pectoral fins relatively long and well developed in juveniles, progressively becoming relatively shorter, with thicker rays (covered by skin in various stages of becoming vestigial, between about 4-7 cm SL); vestigial rays buried in skin and not externally visible .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lampanyctus Phyllisae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic. Deep-water Southeast Pacific: restricted to the Peru-Chile Current area.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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