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Myctophidae

Black lantern fish

Lampanyctus niger

  • Black
  • Tropical
  • Restricted distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean
  • East Asia
  • Small
Maximum length
14.8 cm
Water
Marine
Distribution
Pacific Ocean: restricted to tropical waters, primarily the western and central parts. Also in the extreme eastern tropical Indian Ocean. South China Sea (Ref.74511).
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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