Flaccid lanternfish
📖 Overview
Oceanic and mesopelagic; from the surface to 350 m at night . Encountered in the stomach contents of Champsocephalus gunnari and Dissostichus eleginoides.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 15; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 20 - 22. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Flaccid lanternfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Flaccid lanternfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Flaccid lanternfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; oceanodromous ; depth range 0 - 426 m . Deep-water; 36°S - 51°S known only as stomach contents of fishes from 48°-50°S, 70°-71°E.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrona ventralis | Becker | 1963 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 14 records indexed .
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