Belted lanternfish

Electrona paucirastra

Living Lantern of Coastal Waters

Subtropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Small

Belted lanternfish is a marine fish from Circumglobal in region of Subtropical Convergence. It inhabits deep water. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 7 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Lanternfishes
Family: Myctophidae
Genus: Electrona
Maximum length: 7 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Circumglobal in region of Subtropical Convergence (35°-48°S).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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