Krefft's Lanternfish
📖 Overview
High-oceanic, mesopelagic; nyctoepipelagic at the surface. Sexually mature from about 8.4 cm . Maximum depth from Ref. 58018.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Krefft's Lanternfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Krefft's Lanternfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; oceanodromous ; depth range 0 - 150 m . Subtropical; 20°N - 4°S east of 30°W, between 20°N - 4°S and probably farther south to about 18°S in the Angola Current.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Krefft's Lanternfish |
| 🌍CES | lampovníček Krefftův |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Симболофорус Креффта |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 18 records indexed .
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