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Myctophidae

Large-finned lanternfish

Hygophum macrochir

  • Tropical
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Africa
  • Oceania
  • Small
  • Tropical fish
Maximum length
6 cm
Water
Marine
Distribution
Atlantic Ocean: In the eastern Atlantic recorded between about 18°N and 3°S at about 20°W, but about 12°S in Angola Current. Southwest Pacific: Australia (Ref. 7300 ).
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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