Barebelly Lanternfish
📖 Overview
Barebelly Lanternfish (Loweina interrupta) is a ray-finned fish of the family Myctophidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 60 and 800 metres. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 15 - 16.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Barebelly Lanternfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Barebelly Lanternfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Barebelly Lanternfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; oceanodromous ; depth range 60 - 800 m . Deep-water Pacific Oceans.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Barebelly Lanternfish |
| 🌍CES | lampovník severoatlantský |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Прерывистая лоуина |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myctophum interruptum | Tåning | 1928 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 5 records indexed .
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